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Bruins Assembling Big Trade Offer For Rasmus Andersson

Originally posted on NHL Trade Talk | Last updated Jan 14, 2026 7:43 PM ET

Whether it was the fiery scrap with Boone Jenner on Tuesday or the general interest that surrounds defenseman Rasmus Andersson, trade talk is heating up. The Calgary Flames are reportedly pushing to get a deal done before the NHL’s Olympic break from Feb. 6–25. One team that likes tough guys and good defenders is the Boston Bruins.

Multiple NHL sources and Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman confirm discussions have intensified, with several contenders actively involved. According to James Murphy of RG.org, “The Bruins have made an offer that includes defenseman Mason Lohrei and a first-round pick, with Boston holding two firsts in the 2026 draft thanks to the Brandon Carlo trade.”

Three Atlantic Division teams are leading the charge: Boston, Detroit, and Ottawa. If Boston is making a serious pitch, they may be the frontrunner. The Bruins are well-positioned, holding two first-round selections in the 2026 draft and if they believe Andersson is open to an extension, they seem ready to take a swing.

Are the Other Teams Not as Serious As Boston?

Reports suggest that Detroit’s interest comes with conditions. The Red Wings will only proceed if Andersson agrees to a contract extension, and top young defensemen Simon Edvinsson and Axel Sandin Pellikka are considered untouchable.

For Ottawa, they remain focused on adding a legitimate right-shot, top-four defenseman to stabilize its blue line, with Andersson fitting that need. They, too, might have a few untouchables as far as young prospects go.

Beyond the Atlantic, the Vegas Golden Knights, Anaheim Ducks, and Dallas Stars have also shown interest.

Friedman noted that while talks around Andersson have stalled before, this stretch feels different, with Calgary being more aggressive than usual.

Andersson, 29, is in the final year of his six-year deal carrying a $4.5 million cap hit, making him one of the more intriguing defensemen on the trade market.

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