Flames Trade Andersson to Golden Knights
The Calgary Flames have traded defenceman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights. This transfer involves a package deal that includes Zach Whitecloud, as reported by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
Details of the Trade
This trade does not include a contract extension for Andersson. Calgary will retain 50% of his $4.55 million salary, according to colleague Chris Johnston.
Andersson’s Performance and Career
- Age: 29
- Current season stats: 10 goals and 30 points in 48 games
- Average ice time: 24:14 minutes per game
- Contract: Final season of a six-year, $27.3 million agreement
- Unrestricted free agent status: Set to become a UFA at season’s end
- Career totals: 57 goals and 261 points in 584 games
Andersson was drafted 53rd overall by the Flames in 2015. He hails from Malmö, Sweden, and has recently been selected to represent his country at the Milano Cortina Olympics in February.
International Experience
Prior to this Olympic appearance, Andersson played in the 4 Nations Face-Off last season. He also captained Sweden in the 2025 World Hockey Championship, where the team secured a bronze medal.
