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Originally Posted by Nelson
Trade him.
He will be a little less than 3 months from 30 years old when this hypothetical extension would begin. Meanwhile, I highly doubt the Flames are going to be even close to being ready to compete on July 1, 2026. They have two good centre prospects currently: Luke Misa and Rory Kerins. But neither Misa nor Kerins is the level of prospect I mean when I say potential number 1 centre. Also, they are going to have only late 1sts in the 2025 draft. So, the earliest they will be in a good position to draft a potential number 1 centre is in the weeks before this extension would begin, at the 2026 draft. By the time this team is done its rebuild, Rasmus will be well into his 30s.
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Sounds like you’re about to be disappointed.
With this interview, along with Conroy’s Dec 27 on Flames Talk where he stated ‘Rasmus is a Flame’ regarding the topic, I think we can put Andersson being traded this year to bed. Not only are we getting first hand comments from both parties stating an interest/want in staying, and I mentioned this yesterday in the trade thread, I’ve yet to see a single notable hockey insider or trade board say Andersson was on the block. In a list of 30 trade candidates from earlier this week Chris Johnston didn’t have Andersson listed, not even as a foot note. Aside from Dave Pagnotta, who I don’t believe is very credible, and some posters here on this forum, no one as far as I’m aware from the hockey world seemed to think Andersson was on the block or was anywhere close to being dealt.
Now, is it possible things don’t get worked out and he is dealt this offseason or next year, for sure. That seems like a possibility but I’d say it seems like both sides want to continue the relationship.