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Calgary4LIfe · 08-11-2025, 08:34 AM

I would assume that Rasmus decided against going to LA simply because he doesn't view them as being a contender in the next 8 years. If I am him, I am trying to get myself onto a team that seems likely to be a good team not just this year, but for the next 8 - at least as best as I can. I wouldn't pick LA either. I think they screwed their rebuild and are likely going to be a good team, but not one that is likely to challenge for the cup. When Kopitar (37) and Doughty (35) retire, they get firmly moved into the 'bubble team' for me, quite honestly, unless Byfield turns into a franchise center, as well as a couple of their younger guys hit their ceilings (which is a lot to hope for). I think they end up as a bubble-team soon.

I am spit-balling here, but maybe the Rangers do better this year and get into the Andersson market. By looking over their roster, I think they could use him. Will Andersson agree to extend in New York? That's a good question. If they have a good season, I think they have a better chance at re-signing him than LA.

There will be a market for him. I think by the deadline, every contender will have the space for Rasmus at 50%, so even as a rental I think he will be attractive. Still think the Flames get value for him. His highest value has likely been passed (his contract was an asset in itself, after all), but I think he still holds a lot of value, and is likely to go up from what it is at the moment.

08-11-2025, 08:34 AM	#144
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I would assume that Rasmus decided against going to LA simply because he doesn't view them as being a contender in the next 8 years. If I am him, I am trying to get myself onto a team that seems likely to be a good team not just this year, but for the next 8 - at least as best as I can. I wouldn't pick LA either. I think they screwed their rebuild and are likely going to be a good team, but not one that is likely to challenge for the cup. When Kopitar (37) and Doughty (35) retire, they get firmly moved into the 'bubble team' for me, quite honestly, unless Byfield turns into a franchise center, as well as a couple of their younger guys hit their ceilings (which is a lot to hope for). I think they end up as a bubble-team soon. I am spit-balling here, but maybe the Rangers do better this year and get into the Andersson market. By looking over their roster, I think they could use him. Will Andersson agree to extend in New York? That's a good question. If they have a good season, I think they have a better chance at re-signing him than LA. There will be a market for him. I think by the deadline, every contender will have the space for Rasmus at 50%, so even as a rental I think he will be attractive. Still think the Flames get value for him. His highest value has likely been passed (his contract was an asset in itself, after all), but I think he still holds a lot of value, and is likely to go up from what it is at the moment.