"Saturday night was an emotional one for Andersson, to say the least. Following a 4-2 win over the Islanders, he saluted the crowd and waited for all of his teammates to clear the ice. The right-handed defenceman has been linked to trade rumours dating back to last summer, but things have really started to heat up as the Flames have permitted other teams to speak with Andersson on a potential new contract, which was reported by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night."
"Friedman also reports that the Boston Bruins are in the driver's seat to acquire the star defenceman. They have spoken with Andersson and have had some extension conversations. Andersson is in the final year of his six-year, $27.3 million deal. Most NHL teams won't pull the trigger on Andersson unless he is willing to stay with the team past this season. The assets that will be sent the Flames' way do not outweigh the chances of losing Andersson for nothing."
"Other teams that are interested in Andersson are the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars. The Maple Leafs were one of the many favourites to make a deal for Andersson; however, it would be hard to imagine a trade happening soon. What this means for the Maple Leafs If the Maple Leafs were to trade for Andersson, it would bolster their defence core, as Chris Tanev is likely finished for the season."
Rasmus Andersson has been linked to trade rumours and appeared emotional after a recent Flames win, suggesting his Calgary tenure may be ending. The Boston Bruins are positioned as the frontrunners and have conducted extension talks, while the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars have also shown interest. Andersson is in the final year of his six-year, $27.3 million contract, and most teams demand an extension before offering significant assets. The Maple Leafs were considered a likely destination but appear to have lost traction. A trade to Toronto would address defensive needs, especially with Chris Tanev likely out for the season.
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