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Grading the Rasmus Andersson trade: Good return or missed opportunity?

After months of speculation, rumours, and extension talks, the Rasmus Andersson trade finally happened last night. Despite a ton of smoke around a potential move to the Boston Bruins, Andersson ended up landing in Vegas, the reported front-runner dating back to last summer.

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Recap: Wranglers pick up a point in overtime loss for Zayne Parekh’s AHL debut

The Calgary Wranglers played the back half of their weekend series against the Bakersfield Condors on Sunday for a matinee game. This game brought some loaned talent and familiar faces back that the AHL squad definitely appreciated.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Huberdeau has become a problem for the Flames once again

The 2024-25 season was a redemption ark of sorts for Jonathan Huberdeau. The 31-year-old, acquired in a blockbuster trade that saw Matthew Tkachuk head to the Florida Panthers, was never going to get back to being the 115-point player he was in 2021-22.

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Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / January 19

Flames fans react to the Rasmus Andersson trade

It’s over. After nearly a year of seesawing between rumours, re-signing discussions and various trade scenarios, Rasmus Andersson has been dealt by the Calgary Flames to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 19

5 key quotes from Craig Conroy’s Sportsnet 960 interview on the Rasmus Andersson trade

On Sunday afternoon, the Calgary Flames traded Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights for a return that included blueliner Zach Whitecloud, college prospect Abram Wiebe, a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2028 second-round pick.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 18

Rasmus Andersson trade grades for Golden Knights, Flames

Hockey fans have been anticipating a Rasmus Andersson trade for some time. The veteran defenseman had a falling out with the Calgary Flames during the summer, and it led to a breakdown in extension talks.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

Grading the Rasmus Andersson trade: Vegas bets big, Flames become asset-richer

In a widely foreseen move that finally came to fruition on Saturday afternoon, the Calgary Flames have traded pending UFA defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a package of four assets.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 18

Reports: Flames trade D Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired veteran defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the division rival Calgary Flames on Sunday, according to several reports. Vegas will send defenseman Zach Whitecloud, defenseman prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round draft pick and a 2028 second-rounder to Calgary in the trade.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 18

A quick look at the pieces coming back in the Rasmus Andersson trade

After a year of speculation, Rasmus Andersson has been traded. On Sunday afternoon, the Calgary Flames sent the defenceman, with 50% of his contract retained,

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / January 18

NHL Trade: The Calgary Flames Trade Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, a 2027 first-round pick, a conditional 2027 second-round pick, and defensive prospect Abram Wiebe.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Calgary Flames Trade of Defenceman to Western Conference Powerhouse

The Calgary Flames have made a trade. Veteran defenceman Rasmus Andersson has been sent to the Vegas Golden Knights. At this point there is no contract extension in place, but that could change.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, defense prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 18

Report: Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Vegas Golden Knights

Rasmus Andersson’s tenure with the Calgary Flames has come to an end, per a report from TSN’s Darren Dreger. As first reported by Dreger, the Flames have traded Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Mackenzie Weegar News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

MacKenzie Weegar’s Struggles Becoming Impossible for Calgary Flames to Ignore

The Calgary Flames as a whole have not been a very good team this season. They were by no means expected to be very good, but haven’t gotten contributions they were hoping for from the likes of Nazem Kadri, Jonathan Huberdeau, Dustin Wolf, and several others.

Rasmus Andersson News / Trade Talk Sports / January 18

Latest Update on Flames and Rasmus Andersson Trade Talks

Trade discussions around Rasmus Andersson are intensifying, and multiple NHL insiders believe a deal could come together within the next 24–48 hours. According to Darren Dreger, four teams remain in the mix — two in the East and two in the West — with Boston and Vegas identified as the strongest contenders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Flames race ahead early, handle Islanders to start homestand

Adam Klapka collected one goal and one assist to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon to open a five-game homestand.

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.

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.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

How has it gotten this bad for Jonathan Huberdeau?

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.