Dec 27, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

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Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is subject to heavy trade rumors and according to David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already doing their homework.

As a pending free agent, Andersson has not committed to an extension and while there’s a potential that he will, if things keep going south in Calgary then more than likely he’ll be shipped out.

We know that the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights all have interest in the veteran defender, however there has been no real traction when it comes to a supposed deal.

Toronto kicking tires again on Rasmus Andersson

However according to David Pagnotta, that doesnt mean there hasn’t been a lot of homework done in the meantime.

I still think he’s getting moved; we know the usual Dallas and Vegas suspects, we know Toronto’s kicked the tires; I could see LA getting back into that discussion.

Kicking the tires isn’t too shocking given that Brad Treliving has been open about wanting to improve the team amidst a rocky start to the season, and bringing in his former blueliner certainly would give his lineup a boost.

Toronto’s injury issues may accelerate a Rasmus Andersson deal

It also seems like a trade to bring him in is more pertinent than ever give that Chris Tanev has gone down yet again with an injury and while he played through it; he’s absent for Tuesday’s game with no clear indication of the severity of the injury.

This season, Andersson has 25 points in 39 games (7 goals, 18 assists) while adding 71 blocks and 21 hits in 24:11 TOI; he has 256 points in 575 games (54 goals, 202 assists) while adding 960 blocks and 370 hits in that span.

Obviously there is nothing concrete when it comes to an Andersson deal, however if Toronto keeps kicking the tires long enough they could end flipping it in their favor.

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