Frederik Andersen proved to be a key piece in the team’s success this season. The 28-year-old Dane was often regarded as a possible nomination for the Vezina Trophy. Even having many fans go as far as saying he would be adding the award to his resume by the end of the year.
However, Andersen was not one of the three Vezina nominees. Instead, Pekka Rinne, Connor Hellebuyck, and Andrei Vasilevskiy were given the honours.
Why Andersen Deserved Consideration
Let’s start by stating a few reasons as to why Andersen deserved to be considered as a possible Vezina nominee.