Injuries are an inevitable part of hockey. During their career, every player is destined to deal with the bumps and bruises associated with one of the toughest sports in the world to play. The news passed down from the Carolina Hurricanes this morning regarding Frederik Andersen was a sobering reminder that hockey is just a game.
Just before 9:45 a.m. on Monday, the Hurricanes’ PR team tweeted that Frederik Andersen was dealing with a “medical issue” and was undergoing evaluations. General Manager Don Waddell provided further clarifications this afternoon, stating the issue specifically regarded blood clotting and that there was no timetable for Andersen’s return.