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Following the unfortunate news that Alex Pietrangelo will be stepping back from hockey to deal with multiple injuries, there is a hole on the Vegas Golden Knights’ blue line.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / July 1

NHL Rumors: Rasmus Andersson and a Top 39 UFA List

TSN: With Aaron Ekblad and Ivan Provorov off the free agent market, trade talks involving Calgary Flames Rasmus Andersson could pick up. Pierre LeBrun says that the Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights have spoken and Rasmus Andersson has said he’d only extend with Vegas.

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Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Rasmus Andersson Sign-and-Trade Snag, Leafs Plan B & More NHL Rumors

With NHL free agency opening in just hours, the Edmonton Oilers still have pending UFAs they’d like to sign, including Corey Perry. Meanwhile, the Calgary Flames have realized that trading Rasmus Andersson might be the best course of action.

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NHL News / The Win Column / July 1

Evaluating assets the Vegas Golden Knights could offer in a deal for Rasmus Andersson

Earlier, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun dropped some news that dramatically changed the outlook for the Calgary Flames and Rasmus Andersson. Much like a year ago with Noah Hanifin, it’s reported that Andersson and his camp are only interested in extending with the Vegas Golden Knights in any potential trade.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 1

Rasmus Andersson Reportedly Eyeing Vegas, Kings and Canadiens

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson only has a modified no-trade clause, but he does hold some power with being a UFA after next season and an acquiring team would likely want an extension in place.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Vegas tops list of Rasmus Andersson’s preferred destinations: report

Folks, there are a few things we think we know right now. One is that Calgary Flames blueliner Rasmus Andersson is a really good hockey player. Another is that he’s gonna get a big raise on his next contract.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 30

Los Angeles Kings attempted to trade for Flames’ Rasmus Andersson at the draft: report

The period around the NHL Draft and the opening of unrestricted free agency can be chaotic, folks, as all of the National Hockey League’s 32 clubs work hard to improve their rosters.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 29

32 Thoughts: Elliotte Friedman breaks down the challenges with the Calgary Flames trading Rasmus Andersson

The big story that has circled the Calgary Flames all offseason has been their plans with Rasmus Andersson. All signs point to him moving to a new team, but when that happens is anyone’s guess.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29

Canadiens reportedly interested in Jordan Kyrou

Elliotte Friedman: The Vegas Golden Knights have tried to acquire Rasmus Andersson over the past week, but couldn’t get a deal worked out. Cam Robinson:

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

RUMOR: Golden Knights ‘made attempt’ for Rasmus Andersson trade with Flames

It has been a little more than nine years since the NHL approved the Vegas Golden Knights as an official team, and during that time, they have won the Stanley Cup, competed for another (during their inaugural campaign) and advanced to the playoffs in all but one season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Flames rumors: Rasmus Andersson contract extension talks get discouraging update

The 2025 NHL Draft is set to wrap up on Saturday, with rounds 2-7 getting underway at 12 p.m. ET. Even while the draft fun is still ongoing, teams are beginning to turn their attention to free agency, which opens on Tuesday at 12 p.m.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 28

Blue Jackets Becoming Favorites for Flames Defender

The Columbus Blue Jackets set an aggressive tone for their offseason at the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. Hours before the opening round kicked off, the Jackets swung a deal for veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood.

NHL News / House of Hockey / June 27

Blockbuster Rasmus Andersson Trade Reportedly Brewing With Rival Canadian Team

Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interested in Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson according to Leafs insider Nick Kypreos, making a trade at the draft later today a real possibility.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

6 Trade Destinations for Calgary Flames Defenceman Rasmus Andersson

Whether it’s days, weeks, or months, the Calgary Flames will be moving on from Rasmus Andersson. The two sides recently got together to discuss a potential extension, and were said to be far apart on numbers.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / June 26

Multiple Teams Interested in Flames' Star Defenseman

The Calgary Flames just barely missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season, and are looking forward to an impressive year in 2025-26. Despite the elevated expectations, a key piece of the Flames’ lineup might be on the move before the start of the new season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

3 best trade destinations for Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

The Calgary Flames are at a crossroads, having just barely missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are now looking to stay competitive. Now, they also have contracts expiring, and one of them includes one of their better defensemen.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Flames to Trade Rasmus Andersson After Failed Extension Talks

It’s looking increasingly likely that Rasmus Andersson will not be back with the Calgary Flames next season. A trade feels imminent, even if it’s not a given that it happens at or before the NHL Draft.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 25

Rasmus Andersson: the Canadiens are interested

Rasmus Andersson is a complete defenseman who is probably on his way out of Calgary. The 6’1, 202-pound right-hander, who is very important to his club’s blue line, is one year away from complete autonomy.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Blue Jackets, Hurricanes Interested In Rasmus Andersson

The Blue Jackets and Hurricanes are among the teams calling the Flames to have trade talks surrounding defenseman Rasmus Andersson, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 21

Report: Rasmus Andersson ready to move on, likely to be traded

The biggest question mark for the Calgary Flames coming into the offseason was the status of top defenceman Rasmus Andersson. The 28-year-old has just one year remaining on his current contract and is set to hit free agency next summer.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 13

Daily Faceoff examined six possible landing spots for Flames blueliner Rasmus Andersson

Pals, if there’s a topic of conversation that’s dominated Calgary Flames discourse since the end of the regular season, it’s blueliner Rasmus Andersson and his future.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 11

Flames and Rasmus Andersson to exchange contract extension numbers this week: report

Gang, in case you haven’t noticed, the Calgary Flames’ roster has changed quite considerably since Craig Conroy became general manager back in 2023. The general trend has been older players on expiring contracts moving elsewhere, and younger players joining the team.