Rasmus Andersson’s name is there, but Calgary Flames don’t have to hurry
Chris Johnston performs: (YouTube) Chris Johnston was asked about any new reports with Calgary Flames defender Rasmus Andersson, who has one year left on his contract and is eligible for a contract on July 1.
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Julien McKenzie: “@bigflamesguy wonder if there is a new one on Rasmus Andersson?”
Johnston: “Nothing new. I mean, his name is there. I don’t think it’s the flame that feels like they have to do anything, right? Like I don’t think they’re in their place, they feel it’s a decision that has to be made this summer.
You know, obviously, they have the ability to officially expand them from July 1 and there will be trade interests. And I think you’ll think about it and think about your options and then move forward.
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But I don’t, I think, there are some windows before all the information collection is done. And then, you know, there is still a world this summer. He did not expand. He has no deal. He returned to Calgary.
Then, you know, there will be trade rumors this season. Because, you know, I don’t think it ends up being a player and they’re going to get nothing in exchange for the line. But a) has not decided yet that it is leaving. Maybe there is one more, and maybe there is a camp where you can try to sign them.
Then, you know, I think if he’s going to trade, they have to trade very smartly and decide whether it’s better to do that this summer or look at it by next year’s deadline. But who knows, maybe the team will be in the playoffs, or those games that are unlikely to be tasty. So I still think this can go in several different directions, and it’s not entirely clear which will be the path.
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