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Rasmus Andersson Turns Down Huge Long-Term Offer from an NHL Team

Updated Aug. 9, 2025, 5:55 p.m. by NHL Trade Talk 1 min read
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Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is entering the final year of his six-year, $4.55 million AAV contract, and uncertainty surrounds his future.

Speaking with Swedens Expressen , Andersson shot down false rumors about where hes willing to go, and revealed he turned down a lucrative long-term offer from another NHL team.

All of this took place roughly six weeks ago, says the blueliner.

He cited family reasons as to why hes being particular about his next move.

Still, as picky as he might be, rumors hes only willing to go to Vegas are not true.

But I have not given Calgary a team, that I only want to play with one team, he said.

That is not true...

He did get an offer from another team, likely not the Golden Knights.

I wasnt keen on moving my family there and signing a long-term contract, Andersson explained, adding that he provided the Flames with a list of teams hed consider signing with if traded.

However, the team that offered him a deal wasnt on that list.

He explained, I communicated that decision to Calgary.

I said if you want to trade me, this is the number of teams I can think of signing for.

But this wasnt one of them.

The Flames and Andersson Arent Talking Any Longer Talks with Calgary have since gone silent.

Speculation is that hes not heard about a trade option or extension in over a month.

Whether the Flames have stopped looking for now, or teams havent lined up with trade offers, it sounds like nothing is imminent.

All that said, Andersson is expected to draw significant trade interest before the 2026 deadline if an extension isnt reached.

His situation will be one of Calgarys most closely watched storylines this season.

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