Rasmus Andersson watch — Will he stay or will he go?

[Dan403]

I think he’ll be moved.

[Poe969]

I hope he's moved just before the draft. I love him, but love the team more and it'll help the team long term to trade him soon.

[Groot]

Parekh can be an elite #1 RD. Everyone knows he's untouchable. Brzustewicz can be an elite #2 RD. He's not untouchable but it would take a really aggressive offer to warrant the move.

Parekh and Brzustewicz should be 1-2 RD combo for the next decade. Bahl should be a LD staple. Weegar has many years left and can play LD.

Bahl - Parekh
Weegar - Brzustewicz

That should be top 4 for the next 5 years.

[Slanter]

The timelines for the Flames and Andersson are just not lined up. I'm sure the Flames would be happy to sign him to a 3-4 year deal. But Ras would understandably want 7-8 years on his next contract.

So, best for both to part ways. Just unfortunate timing.

[manwiches]

Cross posted from garbage day. Figured this is the more relavent place

All this talk of Anderson seeming like he knows the writing on the wall or is saying goodbye is fools errand.

Tkachuk and Johnny both said positive and glowing things on their exit interviews. It gave even me some hope. No sense looking into things until the pen hits the paper. It's wasted energy

I don't really care if he stays or not. What I want is a similarily high compete and character team. Who is on that bus when season arrives, makes no difference to me. Obviously keep the young guys and prospects, but I think keeping that culture and attitude is more important, and also makes the team and season more endearing and fun to cheer for. Just like this one.

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[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Locke

If he goes there will be trouble. If he stays it will be double.

My opinion may Clash with yours.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Hahaha kinda random to put in this thread but it was indeed absolutely hilarious

That would be a fantastic return. I’ve kind of lost hope in trades like this happening at the draft though. Conroy has gone into the last two drafts ready to trade players for picks and no one was interested. All of them want to wait till later because the picks have their highest value on draft day.

Getting 11th overall could be a huge move if it also meant Conroy had an opportunity to package 11th overall + the New Jersey pick (18th overall) to move into the top 10 and get a center like O’brien or Frondell. Very doubtful for any of these things to happen but would be amazing.

[EVERLAST]

Raz absolutely knows its over

To be fair he was a absolute warrior . A leader ...but our Depth chart currently has kids ,,prospects about to pass him and he knows it and respects it .

Its a business and we have zero reason to be throwing bucks and term at him . This teams entire culture, identity future depends on being less sentimental and emotionally disregulated about decisions that HAVE to be made to ensure theres no more mediocrity and an actual future.

I love Conroy doing what he said hed do and not just giving lip services.

Accountable for his actions but not just doing it alone like management of the long long long past .

No more holding the team together with bandaids.

Just need trainers and doctors to stop allowing injured players on the ice. Shut them down .

[NewFan]

May be Andersson will be traded this offseason but sign here next year while he helped Conroy to get 1st of 2026 and a prospect for him. Also it will help the team to drop in the standing and draft top 5. Win win for the team and Andersson.
Anyway I think Brzustewicz will be same player as Andersson. So we need a true 1st LHD to play with Zayne. Bahl is prefect 3rd LHD. Also we need bigger Ds who can hit and can stop other team's cycle in our D zone.
I would try our young guys next year instead of signing veteran Ds. If they plays well they can help the team or their value will increase to trade them to fix other part of the team.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Trade him in summer. Makes too many costly mistakes defensively.

I don't think there is a terrible rush. Trade him when the price is right, if that is next deadline than so be it.

[traptor]

Who does everyone think would be the interested teams, and what does a potential return look like?

Would think it needs to be a team with a gap in their top 4 RD, and has playoff aspirations.


Lightning - Geekie + 2nd
Habs - Flames 1st + Beck
Sens - Pinto/Greig + 2nd
Stars - Bourque + 2nd
Leafs - Cowan + 2nd? I don't really see a fit here for the flames
Wings- Something around 12th oa, KAsper or Danielson. Feels like they wouldn't
Avs - Don't really see a fit from the flames perspective
Jackets - something around Sillinger (doubtful), LDBB + 1st

[FanSince'01]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

I don't think there is a terrible rush. Trade him when the price is right, if that is next deadline than so be it.

Agreed, especially if the offers in the offseason aren't up to par with what Connie is expecting for a full year of Ras

[Jiri Hrdina]

Detroit and CBJ stand out to me as fits. Yzerman has to be feeling the pressure and Andersson would be a great mentor to guys like Edvisson and ASP.

But you aren't getting Kasper, 12th or Danielson.

More like a 2026 protected 1st + B prospect or a guy like Berggren.
CBJ I still think there is merit in Sillinger + 2026 protected 1st.

But Andersson also wants to win. So not sure he signs with either team.

So perhaps a team that flames out in the first round, emerges as a candidate.

[The Cobra]

Originally Posted by traptor

Who does everyone think would be the interested teams, and what does a potential return look like?

Would think it needs to be a team with a gap in their top 4 RD, and has playoff aspirations.


Lightning - Geekie + 2nd
Habs - Flames 1st + Beck
Sens - Pinto/Greig + 2nd
Stars - Bourque + 2nd
Leafs - Cowan + 2nd? I don't really see a fit here for the flames
Wings- Something around 12th oa, KAsper or Danielson. Feels like they wouldn't
Avs - Don't really see a fit from the flames perspective
Jackets - something around Sillinger (doubtful), LDBB + 1st

Calgary would have a gap in the top 4 and has playoff aspirations also. I assume Calagry would not sign him if they were not interested in signing a long term deal. Other teams may well feel the same way.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

My opinion may Clash with yours.

So...should Conroy cool it or should he blow?

[TOfan]

I think people counting on Brzustewicz being full time next year as a replacement or part time replacement for Raz might be getting ahead of themselves.

Flames rostering two rookie RHS D next year seems unlikely. Parekh would have to fall on his face at this point and I doubt that happens. From what I’ve read/heard Brzustewicz had a good year but it didn’t sound like he’s kicking the door down, yet. Sure, he could have an awesome offseason and earn his spot in camp but as it stands I don’t think he’s anything more than a maybe at this point and given how this team and many others around the league operate, he’s going to have to beat a vet out of his job. Also shouldn’t be any surprise if the Flames shore up any perceived holes with UFA vets/PTO’s as a security and not have to roll with two rookie RHS D, at least to start the season.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Detroit and CBJ stand out to me as fits. Yzerman has to be feeling the pressure and Andersson would be a great mentor to guys like Edvisson and ASP.

But you aren't getting Kasper, 12th or Danielson.

More like a 2026 protected 1st + B prospect or a guy like Berggren.
CBJ I still think there is merit in Sillinger + 2026 protected 1st.

But Andersson also wants to win. So not sure he signs with either team.

So perhaps a team that flames out in the first round, emerges as a candidate.

If there’s one team that I think is going to be looking to add depth on D, especially in light of what they’re facing right now, is Dallas. I think they’re about to get thumped and the main reason why is their lack of depth at D.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by TOfan

I think people counting on Brzustewicz being full time next year as a replacement or part time replacement for Raz might be getting ahead of themselves.

Flames rostering two rookie RHS D next year seems unlikely. Parekh would have to fall on his face at this point and I doubt that happens. From what I’ve read/heard Brzustewicz had a good year but it didn’t sound like he’s kicking the door down, yet. Sure, he could have an awesome offseason and earn his spot in camp but as it stands I don’t think he’s anything more than a maybe at this point and given how this team and many others around the league operate, he’s going to have to beat a vet out of his job. Also shouldn’t be any surprise if the Flames shore up any perceived holes with UFA vets/PTO’s as a security and not have to roll with two rookie RHS D, at least to start the season.

I'm willing to bet that if Brzustewicz plays full time next season he won't be -38c.

[TOfan]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

I'm willing to bet that if Brzustewicz plays full time next season he won't be -38c.

That’s not a very bold take.

If Brzustewicz plays, I’ll bet he’s not facing top opposition, consistently. Does a broken foot factor into your calculus?

Moreover, are the Flames a 96 point team next year replacing Anderrson with Brzustewicz?

[dammage79]

Oilfan who has ties to SJ has them going after Andersson as their plan B if they cannot land Ekblad in FA.

I think they have the pieces right in the wheelhouse of Anderssons value.

Another player the Flames kind of sort of don't really have room for with Parekh and BRZ in the fold is Poirier.

He's out produced BRZ this year but I don't necessarily believe he's high on the Flames in house prospect chart than BRZ.

Pair him with Andersson to SJ and I think you can get a really nice package in return. I've spammed it a bit here and other thread but Filip Bystedt is a big focal point for me on acquiring. Big fast skilled C who is in the right age group. Has a hard nose for the net and finding open ice in front of the crease.