Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - [Signing] Flames sign Rasmus Andersson to 6 year extension ($4.55 mil AAV)

united · 02-07-2020, 12:05 AM

This was an outstanding signing. Full marks here.

When I had Andersson ranked 12th in the 2015 draft, I saw where is now as his probable ceiling but around age 26 or 27. That he's already reached it at 23 with 3 more years of development ahead of him before he hits his peak years is truly incredible. The only knock on Andersson, as has been well-documented, was his indifference to fitness and nutrition. His complete change in lifestyle is something he should be very proud of as no doubt it was not easy.

Very excited for another six years of Rasmus - the only thing missing from his game is his offense which is perfect as that will come easier than any other aspect. Awesome in the room, wears the jersey with pride, gets caught up in the emotions and rivalries, just a fantastic asset for the Flames.

02-07-2020, 12:05 AM	#228
united First Line Centre Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	This was an outstanding signing. Full marks here. When I had Andersson ranked 12th in the 2015 draft, I saw where is now as his probable ceiling but around age 26 or 27. That he's already reached it at 23 with 3 more years of development ahead of him before he hits his peak years is truly incredible. The only knock on Andersson, as has been well-documented, was his indifference to fitness and nutrition. His complete change in lifestyle is something he should be very proud of as no doubt it was not easy. Very excited for another six years of Rasmus - the only thing missing from his game is his offense which is perfect as that will come easier than any other aspect. Awesome in the room, wears the jersey with pride, gets caught up in the emotions and rivalries, just a fantastic asset for the Flames. __________________ "I think the eye test is still good, but analytics can sure give you confirmation: what you see...is that what you really believe?" Scotty Bowman, 0 NHL games played "You ain't gotta like me. You're just mad 'cause I tell it how it is and you tell it how it might be."