Don’t give talent away.
No matter if you are a team that is retooling, rebuilding, or contending, this advice needs to be taken seriously.
The Calgary Flames appear to be close to consistently punching their tickets to the playoffs every year.
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With the postseason nearly in full swing, it’s time for the organization to think long and hard about trading Rasmus Andersson. For the value he brings to the organization, it’s tough to imagine that they could find a replacement that is affordable and brings everything to the table that he does.
This is why the Flames can’t trade Andersson.
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Why The Flames Should Stick With Rasmus Andersson
So for those wondering, Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff revealed on X that the Flames are considering keeping defenceman Rasmus Andersson.
Andersson’s Contract Doesn’t Break The Bank
Not everyone on a hockey team can make $10 million. Contending teams are able to squeeze value out of mid-range contracts.
Andersson’s deal can easily be classified as such – $4.55 million isn’t breaking the bank, or considered cheap. It’s on the cheaper side of mid, which is why the Flames should keep him.
There is a great risk that trading him won’t bring the proper return to replace him.
Andersson Plays The Toughest Competition
Andersson plays the most against elite competition out of the Flames defenders. In 2024-25, he played 468 minutes against the best players from every other team.
Additionally, he also had the best results. Andersson had a 48.8 dangerous fenwick for percentage. Dangerous Fenwick is the same as Fenwick except that it gives each shot a “danger” value based on location, distance, and shot type (among many other factors).
Trading Andersson would be an instantly regrettable decision by the Flames. The only way they make that deal is by either accepting that the team won’t be as good as they were, or if they have another deal lined up to replace him at a similar cap number.
Either way, the Flames need to think long and hard before entertaining any deal involving Andersson.
They can’t afford to give this talented defender away.
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