Flames Rumors: Calgary Facing Big Decision On Rasmus Andersson
The Calgary Flames are heading into a big offseason, and one of their biggest decisions centers on the future of defenseman Rasmus Andersson. With just one year remaining on his contract before he becomes an unrestricted free agent, the 28-year-old could either be extended or traded, depending on how negotiations unfold. Andersson has made it clear that he enjoys living and playing in Calgary, saying he wants to stay, but the team must weigh that sentiment against his age, contract demands, and a minus-38 rating this past season — the third-worst in the league.What is going to happen with Rasmus Andersson this summer? Will the #Flames re-sign him? Presented By | @OUTDOORdental pic.twitter.com/8nEKRnu9yy— FlamesNation (@FlamesNation) April 16, 2025 Despite his poor plus-minus, Andersson remains a valuable asset. He logged over 24 minutes of ice time per game and tallied 15 points in 31 games before the halfway mark, all while carrying a manageable $4.55 million cap hit and a limited six-team no-trade clause. With the Flames holding $34.2 million in cap space and aiming to build around emerging talents like Matt Coronato, Connor Zary, and Dustin Wolf, general manager Craig Conroy must decide whether Andersson fits into the long-term vision or is better used to acquire younger core pieces—possibly even that elusive right-shot center.Rasmus Andersson is all business. #Flames pic.twitter.com/wwahgwUFdr— Yegor Sharangovich replaced Breadman (@FierySharky) April 15, 2025
While Calgary exceeded expectations this season with a late playoff push, there's recognition that the roster still has major holes. “I think, for next year, it kind of sets us up to have higher standards and higher expectations,” said defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. As the Flames build around their identity of resilience and compete-level, Andersson's future could set the tone for how aggressive the organization will be in shaping a playoff-caliber roster for 2025–26 and beyond.Photo Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images...
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