RASMUS ANDERSSON NEWS

FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: When does Rasmus Andersson's future get sorted out? The Calgary Flames need to get the future of defenceman Rasmus Andersson sorted out this coming off-season as free agency looms in 2026.

JUNE 3 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: The depth on defence Potential is through the roof for the Calgary Flames' blue-line, but questions about Rasmus Andersson's future linger.

JUNE 2 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden Rasmus Andersson will captain Sweden at the world championship tournament, with his close friend Mikael Backlund as one of his alternates.

MAY 9 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Rasmus Andersson was playing on a broken ankle ... and five more revelations from Flames' exit interviews From injury updates, contract talk and why Zayne Parekh needs to hit the mall ... This is what we learned Saturday at the Saddledome.

APRIL 28 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Rasmus Andersson was playing on a broken ankle ... and five more revelations from Flames' exit interviews From injury updates, contract talk and why Zayne Parekh needs to hit the mall ... This is what we learned Saturday at the Saddledome.

APRIL 20 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames frustrated missing playoffs, but remain upbeat about future CALGARY - Rasmus Andersson admitted he played his final 12 games of the season on a broken foot, but it's the defenceman's future that was t...

APRIL 19 • THESTAR.COM

'It's big decisions ahead': Rasmus Andersson's future will be Flames' key off-season storyline The debate will continue to swirl around Rasmus Andersson — should the Flames extend the workhorse defenceman or ponder their trade options?

APRIL 19 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames Hockey Guy Rasmus Andersson Played A Dozen Games With A Broken Fibula Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson revealed that he played a dozen games with a broken fibula to end the season.

APRIL 19 • OUTKICK.COM

Set to miss regular-season finale Andersson is slated to miss Thursday's regular-season finale against the Kings due to rest purposes, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact After appearing in each of the Flames' first 81 games of the season, Andersson will get a breather during the team's final game of the year. He recorded 11 goals, 20 assists, 196 blocked shots, 36 hits and 60 PIM while averaging 23:59 of ice time this season.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up empty-netter Andersson logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Andersson set up Yegor Sharangovich's empty-netter to seal this critical win that keeps the Flames in a viable spot in the playoff race. The helper ended a four-game slide for Andersson, who went minus-5 in that stretch. He's had a tough year with defensive assignments, and he hasn't made up for it with offense. He's at 31 points, a minus-37 rating, 162 shots on net, 194 blocked shots and 60 PIM over 80 appearances.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks take losing streak into home matchup against the Flames

The San Jose Sharks aim to break a five-game slide when they take on the Calgary Flames

APRIL 6

How did Rasmus Andersson wind up with a signed Ovechkin stick? It's a great story Alex Ovechkin’s record quest has captivated the hockey world — and that includes the guys in the Flames’ locker-room.

APRIL 5 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Contributes assist Thursday Andersson logged a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and four blocked shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact Andersson had the secondary helper on Blake Coleman's goal early in the third period. With a point in each of the last two contests, Andersson is playing well to begin April after a moderately productive March. The 28-year-old defenseman has 30 points (nine on the power play), 150 shots on net, 184 blocks, 56 PIM and a minus-31 rating across 75 appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Andersson scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Utah.

Impact Andersson has three goals and five assists over his last 11 outings. It's a decent stretch of offense for the defenseman, who has struggled to be consistent for much of the campaign. The 28-year-old is up to 11 goals, matching his career high, and 29 points through 74 appearances. He's also put up 148 shots on net, 180 blocked shots, 54 PIM and a minus-32 rating in a top-four role this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Stenlund, Hayton score to lead Utah in 3-1 win over Flames

Kevin Stenlund and Barrett Hayton scored for the Utah Hockey Club in a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames

APRIL 2

Reaches 10-goal mark Andersson scored a goal on five shots and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Andersson tallied at 15:49 of the third period, briefly giving the Flames a 3-2 lead. The Kraken answered before the end of the game, so Andersson didn't get to be the hero Tuesday. The 28-year-old defenseman has turned up the offense with two goals and five assists over his last seven contests. He is one of 16 blueliners in the league with at least 10 goals this year, but he has the fewest points (28) among that group. He's added 137 shots on net, 167 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a minus-26 rating over 70 appearances in a season full of mixed results.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Flames beat Kraken 4-3 in OT on Kadri's 2nd goal of game

Nazem Kadri scored his second goal of the game 3:58 into overtime, sending the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken

MARCH 26

Nazem Kadri's OT winner gives Flames 4th straight win Nazem Kadri scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the host Calgary Flames a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday....

MARCH 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Racks up trio of apples Andersson logged three even-strength assists, three shots on goal and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

Impact This was Andersson's second three-point effort of the season and first since Oct. 13. The right-shot blueliner logged the secondary helper on Matthew Coronato's 20th goal of the season in the middle frame and set up Jonathan Huberdeau's game-tying marker late in the third period. Andersson capped it all off by registering the primary assist on Nazem Kadri's game-winner. After being held off the scoresheet in nine straight games from Feb. 8 - March 8, the 28-year-old Andersson has a goal and five helpers across his last six outings. The Flames will need him to continue to produce in order to stay afloat in the Western Conference playoff race.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends Monday Andersson recorded a goal, three shots, two hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Andersson extended his point streak to three games with his ninth goal of the season, and the 28-year-old defender has looked active on both ends of the ice of late. Over his last five appearances, he's tallied three points, nine shots on goal, seven hits and 12 blocked shots.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Auston Matthews, William Nylander power Maple Leafs over Flames 6-2

Auston Matthews scored twice on the power play and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Monday night

MARCH 18

Helpers in consecutive contests Andersson logged a power-play assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Andersson took a shot attempt that caromed off Jonathan Huberdeau and into the net for the Flames' second goal. This was Andersson's second helper in as many games as he tries to get back on track following a span of nine scoreless outings. The 28-year-old blueliner has 23 points (eight on the power play), 125 shots on net, 159 blocked shots, 50 PIM and a minus-24 rating through 65 appearances in what's been a challenging season on many levels.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ends slump Wednesday Andersson posted an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Impact Andersson had been held off the scoresheet for nine straight games entering Wednesday. He ended the slump by springing Nazem Kadri with a long-range pass on the goal that tied the game at 1-1 late in the first period. Andersson has been prone to some lengthy droughts this season, and it doesn't help that the Flames have a weak offense. The 28-year-old blueliner is at eight goals, 14 assists, 124 shots on net, 157 blocked shots, 50 PIM and a minus-22 rating over 64 outings.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Focus on playoffs, but what priorities loom for Calgary Flames? Here are five things we think Flames management will be looking to accomplish next, starting with a long-term contract for Rasmus Andersson.

MARCH 9 • CALGARYHERALD.COM