Carolina places veteran goaltender Raanta on waivers

The Carolina Hurricanes placed long-served goaltender Antti Raanta on waivers today.

The NHL franchise will likely be in the trade market for a goaltender soon, but nothing is at any price right now, and they are willing to wait for the right deal.

The veteran goalie (34) has played in 14 matches for Carolina this campaign, posting a 6-5-1 record with a 3.61 GAA and a .854 save %.

Antti is in his 3rd season with the Hurricanes and is competing on a 1-year, 1.5 million dollar deal.

The Finish veteran goalie has a career 2.49 GAA in 265 matches in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Blackhawks, NY Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, and his current organization.

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He is expected to look for another team in the NHL, or if he fails to ink a deal, he can continue his career in his native Finland.

Earlier today, the Carolina Hurricanes placed goaltender Antti Raanta on waivers. #NHLTonight discusses what’s next for the veteran goaltender and the club. @BillPidto | #CauseChaos pic.twitter.com/rCM279zmV0

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) December 17, 2023