Flames' Rasmus Andersson Reveals Blocked Trade Amid Contract Negotations

Andersson added that he had given the Flames a list of teams he would consider signing with if traded, but the club that extended the offer was not on it. He also made clear that he's not given the Flames one single destination he'd unlock a trade to.

“I have not given Calgary a team that I only want to play with one team. That is not true,” he said, addressing speculation that he was fixated on joining the Vegas Golden Knights.

No Movement from Either Side

Since relaying his rejection of that outside offer to Calgary, talks have gone silent between Andersson and the Flames regarding a contract extension.

Andersson said he has not heard about a potential trade or new contract in more than a month, and it remains unclear whether the Flames have paused efforts to move him or if suitable trade proposals have yet to materialize.

"I haven't actually spoken to Calgary since they made the request, which was a month and a half ago," Andersson said. "No one has heard back since then. Sometimes you hear a lot, sometimes you hear a little."

Among the teams linked to Andersson are the Ottawa Senators and the Los Angeles Kings, but there is still no clarity about where the defenseman will play from 2026 to 27 on.

A Decision Looms for the Flames and Rasmus Andersson

The 28-year-old blueliner, who tallied 11 goals and 20 assists over 81 regular-season games last year, has been the subject of steady trade rumors this summer as he approaches unrestricted free agency next July.

If no extension is reached midway through next season, it's fair to assume Andersson will generate significant interest ahead of the 2026 NHL trade deadline.

The Flames, assuming they cannot convince Andersson to re-sign with them, will then face the decision of either trading him at that point or keeping him, risking losing him for nothing in the offseason if he enters free agency and signs elsewhere.