Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson recently addressed the swirling trade rumors that have shadowed him throughout the summer. Andersson, currently in the final year of his lucrative six-year, $23.7-million contract, has been a consistent subject of trade speculation.
The chatter around his future began intensifying even before the 2024 trade deadline, a period when the Flames actively reshaped their blue line by trading away key players like Chris Tanev, Noah Hanifin, and Nikita Zadorov. The speculation gained further momentum after Andersson was unable to finalize a new contract with the Flames last season.
However, at the Flames` annual golf tournament on Tuesday, Andersson took the opportunity to dispel a particular rumor: that he would only agree to a trade if it was to a single, specific team. He vehemently denied these reports.
Andersson expressed his frustration with the misleading information, stating, “All that fake information bothers me.” He further clarified his stance, emphasizing that he would “never handcuff GM Conroy and this organization by only wanting to get traded to one team.” This statement underscores his commitment to the team`s strategic flexibility.
Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy also commented on Andersson`s situation. While acknowledging that Andersson “wasn`t happy” with certain aspects of the previous season, Conroy confirmed the team`s readiness to continue with the defenseman on their roster.
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