"There's the significant issue of whether the relationship with the Flames is so fractured at this point that Brad Treliving is consistently being sent to voicemail or has his number blocked at this point, but the reality is the Flames want to maximize their value on a player they know isn't interested in being on their team next season. They'd listen to what Treliving and will take the best offer they receive."
"By the numbers, Rasmus Andersson is absolutely a strong defenceman with a manageable cap hit this season, and even though he's a rental, the Maple Leafs have the cap space for next season to make him a substantial offer to keep him with the Leafs for as long as they like. He's a right shot. He blocks shots and eats minutes. He's also the heavy point shot the Leafs could throw on their top powerplay unit."
Brad Treliving remains linked to former Calgary players as other teams pursue available Flames assets. Calgary intends to maximize value on players who no longer want to remain with the team and will consider offers accordingly. Toronto reportedly showed active interest in Rasmus Andersson to bolster a struggling, aging blueline and an organization under pressure to win now. Andersson offers right-shot production, shot blocking, heavy point shooting and dependable minutes while carrying a manageable cap hit for this season. The Maple Leafs have cap space to pursue or retain him, but acquiring him may not solve all defensive issues and could be expensive.
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