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Flames trade rumours: Bruins interest in Rasmus Andersson ‘very real’ (but no agreement yet)

When the teams hit the ice for pre-game warm-up in advance of Saturday’s matinee between the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders, all eyes were on the lookout for Rasmus Andersson – and wondering whether or not he would even dress for the Flames given all the trade chatter in recent days.

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4 Calgary Flames Who Have Impressed This Season

Overall, the 2025-26 season hasn’t been anything to write home about for the Calgary Flames. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as many expected this team to struggle as they remain in the early stages of their retooling efforts.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Flames assign Zayne Parekh to AHL’s Wranglers on conditioning loan

The Calgary Flames have assigned defenseman Zayne Parekh to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning loan, the club announced Saturday morning. Parekh, 19, has appeared in 11 games with the Flames this season, collecting one assist and averaging 14:46 of ice time.

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Flames Make Several Roster Moves

The Flames have made a series of transactions heading into their game against the Islanders. The team announced (Twitter link) that winger Matvei Gridin has been recalled from AHL Calgary. To make room on the roster, winger William Stromgren was sent back to the Wranglers.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

Insider Confirms Rasmus Andersson Trade Report: One Team Getting Close

Yesterday, we reported that approximately four teams were in the mix for Rasmus Andersson, making their respective pushes to acquire him in a trade. Among those teams are the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, and, surprisingly, the Vancouver Canucks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 17

Flames trade rumours: four teams remain in mix for Rasmus Andersson, Boston and Vegas ‘strong contenders’

Friends and buddies, as of this writing, Rasmus Andersson remains a member of the Calgary Flames. But, as the saying goes, that can change quickly. Amidst an uptick in trade chatter online that seemed to bubble up since Tuesday evening, TSN’s Darren Dreger provided a social media update on Andersson’s status on Saturday morning.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 17

Recap: Wranglers fall 5-1 to Condors in Martin Pospisil’s return to game action

The Calgary Wranglers hosted the Bakersfield Condors at home on Friday to start their weekend match-up. This match-up gave Flames centre, Martin Pospisil his first game action since Oct.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Win Column / January 17

Report: Rasmus Andersson has been traded to the Boston Bruins

Everyone in Flames land was on high alert the last few days on the upcoming Rasmus Andersson trade. It sounds like we may have our answer here with some reporting coming out on social media tonight.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

NHL Rumours: Future of Calgary Flames Defenceman

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the Winter Olympic break and the March 6 trade deadline. Teams are already thinking about whether or not they need to buy or sell at the deadline.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 16

Series preview: Wranglers host the Condors for the battle of the AHL’s best rookies

The Calgary Wranglers kick off a four game homestand on Friday and are looking for a big push through the second half of the season. The Flames’ AHL squad has faced some challenges over the past few weeks and are struggling to get things done in regulation.

Calgary Flames News / Total Pro Sports / January 16

NHL Trade Rumors: Insider Reveals Flames Are Close To Pulling The Trigger On Rasmus Andersson

Trade talks around the Calgary Flames are heating up, and it is becoming increasingly clear that a major move could be on the way. Defenseman Rasmus Andersson has emerged as one of the biggest names on the market, with multiple teams monitoring the situation closely as the deadline approaches.

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames, and Who Is Interested in Rasmus Andersson

TSN: The Calgary Flames have three players – Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, and Blake Coleman – in the top six of TSNs Trade Bait list. The Flames aren’t planning on a full rebuild or tear-down, according to Darren Dreger, but they are looking to get younger.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

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Four years ago, Jonathan Huberdeau was near the top of the hockey world—a perennial point-per-game winger squarely in his prime, coming off an electric 115-point season and widely viewed as one of the league’s best players.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 16

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames take early lead and run with it in 3-1 victory over Blackhawks

The Calgary Flames got some great goaltending and were able to leave Chicago victorious over the Blackhawks, winning 3-1. CF% – 58.96%|| SCF% – 55.16%|| HDCF% – 52.03%|| xGF% – 48.73% It’s a Team Game – A hot start can do wonders for how you can approach the game, especially if the goaler is on top of things.

NHL News / The Win Column / January 16

Protect the asset or play to win? Why the Calgary Flames should sit Rasmus Andersson amid trade buzz

Despite a win last night in Chicago, the Flames’ news cycle continues to be dominated by Rasmus Andersson and trade talks. The Flames’ top trade asset remains the number one trade asset in the NHL, which has started plenty of debate among Flames fans on how the organization should handle the 29-year-old as the trade deadline nears.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Four Teams In as Flames Push for Rasmus Andersson Trade Bids

Insiders are now reporting that the Calgary Flames are telling other NHL teams to get their offers in when it comes to trading for defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Flames Ramping Up Rasmus Andersson Trade Talks

It appears the Flames have finally received the type of offer they want to part ways with pending UFA defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that “talks have intensified” in the last several days, and a deal could come by the end of the weekend.