"If the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames pull off a trade this season, it sounds like Flames' defenceman Rasmus Andersson will be involved. TSN's Pierre LeBrun recently reported that Maple Leafs' general manager Brad Treliving has circled back to the Flames regarding their pending unrestricted free-agent blueliner, and that begs the question - what exactly do the Maple Leafs have to offer?"
"If Treliving could include Matias Maccelli and his $3.4 million cap hit this season in this trade, you can bet your bottom dollar he would. He'd help balance out the finances, he'd be given a change of scenery in Calgary, a team desperate for some more offense, and with Maccelli being a pending restricted free agent, it gives Conroy some control to bring him back in 2026-27, at a much cheaper cap hit considering his production this year."
"It's going to take a whole bunch more to get Conroy's attention. Prospect Ben Danford is likely someone the Flames ask about, and if you're Treliving, he likely doesn't include the organization's best defensive prospect unless Andersson signs long term. The good news is that LeBrun feels the 29-year-old blueliner would be open to sticking around long term in Toronto."
The Maple Leafs have renewed trade interest in Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson, with Brad Treliving engaging Calgary amid strong market interest. Calgary owner and management will likely demand NHL-ready talent in return to avoid a rebuild and because of a new arena and ownership expectations. Including Matias Maccelli ($3.4M cap hit) could help Toronto balance finances, add offense for Calgary, and provide Calgary control as Maccelli is a pending RFA. Prospect Ben Danford is a probable Flames target, and Toronto would avoid trading top defensive prospects unless Andersson commits long-term.
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