Trade discussions for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson are heating up, with the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators emerging as key contenders. The Flames aim to finalize a deal before the Olympic break from February 6 to 25. Andersson, in the final year of his contract, has been performing at a career-high level amid the speculation.
NHL trade rumors surrounding Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson have accelerated, drawing interest from multiple teams as the Flames consider moving the 29-year-old pending unrestricted free agent. Andersson, a right-shot top-four defenseman in the final season of a six-year, $27.3 million contract with a $4.5 million average annual value, has been a standout this season, scoring his 10th goal in a recent game against Columbus while initiating a fight that energized his team.
Sources indicate the Flames are pushing for a deal before the NHL's Olympic break from February 6 to 25. Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman noted on the 32 Thoughts Podcast that talks have intensified, with Calgary growing more aggressive. "It does seem like Calgary is getting a little more aggressive in trying to do something," Friedman said. An NHL executive echoed this, advising to "keep an eye on the Senators, Bruins, and Red Wings."
The Boston Bruins have reportedly offered defenseman Mason Lohrei and a first-round pick from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, where they hold two selections. Detroit's interest is conditional on Andersson agreeing to a contract extension, with prospects Simon Edvinsson and Axel Sandin Pellikka unavailable. The Ottawa Senators seek a right-shot defenseman to bolster their blue line. Additional teams like the Vegas Golden Knights, Anaheim Ducks, and Dallas Stars have also shown interest.
Teammate Blake Coleman praised Andersson's professionalism amid the rumors. "He's playing the best that I've seen him play as a Flame since I got here," Coleman said. "He hasn't been a distraction to our team. In fact, he's been a reason why we were actually climbing in the standings."
Andersson's tenure with Calgary, beginning as a second-round draft pick in 2015, has been marked by dedication, including playing through a broken fibula last season. As the Flames focus on a rebuild, trading him could yield at least a first-round pick and a contributing prospect, aligning with general manager Craig Conroy's patient approach.
