If Andersson is willing to sign a contract consistent with his age and skillset, for example $7.5M X 8, then it's worth it to the Flames to sign him to be a stabilizing factor and mentor on D. With the cap rising rapidly, an AAV of $7.5M would be a reasonable contract, even if he falls to the 2nd pairing. With retention, it's also reasonably movable in the back half of the contract. We want to have Brz and Parekh mentored by someone with a decent skillset who gives a damn about the community and about winning. If he will only sign for $8.5M+, the Flames should (and I believe will) trade him. And I wish him good luck trying to get $68M+ on a 7 year contract in free agency.
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