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The trade market for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has intensified this weekend as multiple NHL teams work toward a deal ahead of the upcoming Olympic roster freeze on Feb. 4, sources say. According to league insiders, Calgary has been encouraging offers for the 29-year-old right-shot blueliner, with discussions expected to develop rapidly in the next 24–72 hours.
Rasmus Andersson, a Swedish national currently in the final season of his contract with the Flames and set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, has logged substantial minutes for Calgary this season, making him an attractive asset for clubs seeking veteran defensive depth.
Sources reporting on the trade landscape identified four teams actively in the mix, with the Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights emerging as leading contenders to acquire Rasmus Andersson services. Both clubs are believed to value his right-side capabilities as they push toward a playoff position.
Insiders also note interest from other playoff-aspiring teams, including the Dallas Stars, who have been connected to talks in recent days, as well as additional suitors weighing their options before the Olympic break.
The Flames’ front office is said to be seeking substantial value in return — possibly involving draft picks or roster players — as they look to retool a roster languishing in the Western Conference standings. Andersson himself has reportedly expressed a preference for resolution ahead of the Olympic hiatus.
League executives caution that while trade chatter is robust, no deal has been officially announced. Teams are balancing the risk of losing Andersson for nothing in free agency against the imperative to bolster their blue lines for the remainder of the season.
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