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(Photo Credit: @NHL on X/Twitter) A lot has happened in Rasmus Andersson’s first two games in a Golden Knights jersey, and even with a goal and an assist, it hasn’t really been about him.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Flames News & Rumours: Whitecloud, Andersson, Kadri & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zach Whitecloud just arrived via trade, but could be on the move again soon. Meanwhile, Rasmus Andersson has finally joined the Vegas Golden Knights after visa issues.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27

Insider Reveals Why Anthony Stolarz Was Rushed Back Into Game Action

The storylines were plentiful before, during, and after Friday night’s matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vegas Golden Knights. As expected, Mitch Marner’s return to Scotiabank Arena dominated the spotlight, while Rasmus Andersson’s Golden Knights debut added another intriguing wrinkle.

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Rasmus Andersson Believes Golden Knights are Real Contenders

The Vegas Golden Knights continued their yearly tradition of taking a big swing in the trade market. This year, they acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames for a pair of draft picks, a defensive prospect and veteran Zac Whitecloud.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Same Numbers, Wrong Timeline: Faulk–Andersson Trade Value

The hockey rumour mill is buzzing again. After the Calgary Flames moved Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, it looks like the St. Louis Blues might be taking notes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Canadiens acquiring Nazem Kadri makes no sense

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri could obviously help the Montreal Canadiens, but at what cost? Literally? Amid reports the Habs have kicked tires with the Flames regarding the centre, it begs the question, would a trade for the 35-year-old be worth it?

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Flames Could Flip Zach Whitecloud After Andersson Deal

The Calgary Flames may not be done reshaping their blue line after moving Rasmus Andersson, and one of the more intriguing ripple effects from that trade is the future of Zach Whitecloud.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 24

After the Rasmus Andersson trade, how many draft picks do the Flames have?

For the ninth time in franchise history, the Calgary Flames added a first-round pick in a trade when they sent Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Rasmus Andersson takes subtle shot at Toronto crowd after Marner’s return

What a time for Rasmus Andersson to make his Vegas Golden Knights debut: Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto on a Friday night, with much of the hockey world watching.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Immigration Issues Prevented Golden Knights Defender's Debut

The Vegas Golden Knights solidified their blue line by trading for former Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson on Jan. 18 but have yet to see the fruits of that bear out.

Rasmus Andersson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Golden Knights Add Rasmus Andersson To Active Roster

After being acquired from the Flames in last weekend’s blockbuster, defenseman Rasmus Andersson will make his Golden Knights debut tonight against the Maple Leafs, the team announced.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 23

The Sven Bärtschi trade tree expanded with the Rasmus Andersson trade

The Calgary Flames have a nice trade tree blooming. On Sunday, the Flames traded Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights. In return, the Flames received

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Flames Could Still Make Two Big Trades Ahead of the Olympic Break

Rasmus Andersson‘s final few seasons with the Calgary Flames were an interesting time. It was a back-and-forth affair full of continued uncertainty that the right-shot defenseman would re-sign with the organization.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 22

The Flames should keeping selling ahead of the NHL trade deadline

The Calgary Flames need to continue to sell before the trade deadline. On Sunday, the Flames traded Rasmus Andersson, arguably the best player available ahead of Mar.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Maple Leafs Dodged a Bullet With the Rasmus Andersson Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs were linked to a Rasmus Andersson trade prior to the defenseman being acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. While it wasn’t clear if the Maple Leafs were ever close, the Golden Knights gave up a pretty good haul and did so without any guarantee of an extension.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Golden Knights willing to take the risk on Rasmus Andersson without an extension

The Vegas Golden Knights made their big swing over the weekend when they completed a long-rumored move to land veteran defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames.

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 / 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.

Calgary Flames 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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Bruins Lead Pursuit Of Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is one of the top players available for trade at this stage in the 2025-26 season, and as a result, his name has featured heavily in recent reporting as he figures to be dealt at some point in the near future.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 17

Flames trade rumours: Bruins reportedly only team with permission to talk extension with Rasmus Andersson

On Saturday afternoon, Calgary Flames blueliner Rasmus Andersson played a team-high 25:40 in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Following the game, a visibly emotional Andersson hugged his teammates as they left the ice at the end of the game, which some may take as a clue that perhaps this was Andersson’s last game with the Flames.

NHL 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.

NHL 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 / 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.