I am sure the Flames aren't shopping him, but all it takes is a really good offer to make Conroy consider it. There are zero untouchable pieces on the Flames. I really like Andersson, and it seems that I am in the minority when I say he is the Flames best option on the point for PPs (though I agree this needs to be improved upon, he is currently the best option).
I don't want him moved, but I agree with Bingo in that he is likely to be moved in the next couple of years. If there is a really good offer right now, take it and run.
The biggest single thing that the Flames have to accomplish during this rebuild is fix what ails them - a lack of TOP END TALENT. The Flames need that top talent to play on the first lines and first defence pairings. If they come out of this retool with 8 second line players and more depth, then they are no better off than they are right now.
I really like Rasmus, but he is a #2 defencemen at best, and probably a #3. Hanifin and Weegar too, and Tanev is probably a #4 now with what seems to be a slight decline.
At the end of the day, there is nobody on the roster that untouchable. Doesn't mean the Flames are actively trying to trade everyone - nor should they be - but there are no untouchables on this roster, and if a great offer is given, a great offer should be taken.
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