The Vegas Golden Knights already won the biggest prize of the NHL offseason, landing star forward Mitch Marner in a sign-and-trade deal. Marner was the biggest fish on the free agent market, and Vegas quickly worked to get a deal done to land him.
But it seems that the Golden Knights may not be content with the roster this offseason continues. Vegas wants to get back to competing for Stanley Cup titles, and it has the front office very active in different talks.
One name that has circulated around trade rumors this summer is star defenseman Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames. The two sides have been discussing a potential new contract, but it seems that the talks haven't been going very well.
This has led to speculation rising around a possible trade of the defender. And it seems that the Golden Knights have been mentioned as a landing spot.
NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period mentioned Vegas in a recent piece, linking the two sides. There have been multiple other teams linked with the Flames star, but Vegas could make sense as a trade partner.
Andersson wants to be paid for his production, and Vegas has been willing to pay sars what they are worth in the past. This could be a win-win for each side, with Calgary likely netting some strong future assets in return.
Last season with the Flames, Andersson posted 11 goals and 20 assists over 81 games played. His offensive production to the blueline could drastically help Vegas, giving them more firepower to work with.
If Vegas were to trade for the defender, it could completely change the outlook for this team. The Golden Knights seem to be all-in on going after another title, and adding to the blueline could be one way to make it happen.
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