Rasmus Andersson Drawing Heavy Trade Interest as Bruins Join the Mix
With the NHL trade deadline creeping closer and playoff positioning starting to take shape, Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has become one of the most talked-about names on the market. The 29-year-old blueliner is quietly turning into one of the hottest commodities in the league - and now, the Boston Bruins have entered the chat.
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Bruins are the latest team to express serious interest in acquiring Andersson, joining a growing list of contenders looking to bolster their blue line. Boston, valued at $2.9 billion, is always in win-now mode, and adding a right-shot defenseman like Andersson could be a significant move as they gear up for another deep playoff run.
Friedman noted on the latest episode of 32 Thoughts that there’s been a lot of back-and-forth between the Flames and Bruins. “It’s on, it’s off.
It’s on, it’s off,” he said, describing the rollercoaster nature of the trade talks. At one point, it sounded like a deal was close, but things cooled.
Still, there’s clearly mutual interest, and with the deadline looming, things could heat up quickly.
But Boston isn’t alone. The Detroit Red Wings are still in the mix, working quietly in the background.
The Vegas Golden Knights - who reportedly tried and failed to land Andersson last year - are still lurking, waiting for the right moment. And don’t sleep on the Dallas Stars, who are also believed to be monitoring the situation closely.
Flames and Andersson Eye Pre-Olympic Break Deal
What makes this situation even more intriguing is the timeline. Both the Flames and Andersson are reportedly motivated to get a deal done before the Olympic break, with February 4 marked as a soft deadline. That urgency could be the catalyst that finally pushes a trade across the finish line.
“Calgary had indicated that they wanted this trade done before the Olympic break, which is three weeks away,” Friedman said. “And now what I also believe is that Rasmus Andersson would like the trade done by then too.”
That kind of alignment between team and player doesn’t happen often, and it signals that this is more than just exploratory chatter - both sides are actively working toward a resolution. As Friedman put it, it’s “the hottest situation” on the trade front right now, and with good reason.
Andersson is under contract through the 2025-26 season on a six-year, $27.3 million deal that carries a $4.55 million average annual value. The final two years of the deal include a modified no-trade clause, which adds a layer of complexity but also a bit of urgency - if Calgary wants full control over the destination, now’s the time to move.
Andersson’s Value on the Ice
On the ice, Andersson has been one of Calgary’s most reliable and productive defensemen this season. Through 47 games, he’s tallied 10 goals and 19 assists with a +1 rating. He’s logging big minutes, contributing on both ends of the ice, and showing the kind of consistency that playoff-bound teams covet.
He’s not just a rental, either. With two more years left on a team-friendly deal, Andersson represents a high-value asset - a top-four defenseman in his prime, locked in at a manageable cap hit. That’s why so many teams are circling.
The Flames, who find themselves in a bit of a transitional phase, appear ready to make a move that could reshape their roster and future. For Andersson, a trade could mean a fresh start with a contender and a chance to play meaningful hockey deep into the spring.
With the Olympic break fast approaching, expect the chatter to ramp up. Whether it’s Boston, Vegas, Detroit, Dallas, or a surprise suitor, the clock is ticking - and Rasmus Andersson might just be the first big domino to fall.