It seems to be only a matter of time before the Calgary Flames trade Rasmus Andersson.

Trade speculation has faced the 29-year-old defenceman all season long and has picked up in recent days.

It’s been reported that the Flames would prefer to trade Andersson ahead of the Olympic break, which is scheduled to begin on Feb. 6. The right-shot blueliner is set to become a UFA at the end of the season.

Andersson is having an impressive season, as he’s already up to 10 goals through just 46 games. His value has arguably never been higher, which is good news for both the Flames organization and fan base.

If, or perhaps when, Andersson is traded, these four teams would make plenty of sense as a fit:

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars being atop this list should come as no surprise to Flames fans. They have not only a ton of interest but also some intriguing pieces that GM Craig Conroy would value in a return.

The Stars are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, but could use some help on the right side of their blueline. One potential player to keep an eye on should this deal come to fruition is Mavrik Bourque, a highly skilled forward who has 15 points through 47 games this season.

Vegas Golden Knights

Another team with strong ties to Andersson is the Vegas Golden Knights. In fact, it was reported before the 2025-26 season began that Andersson only had interest in signing an extension with the Golden Knights, though the Flames defenceman refuted that.

The Golden Knights are a team that always seems to make big splashes and would certainly be doing so by acquiring Andersson. They’ve felt the absence of Alex Pietrangelo in a big way this season, and could desperately use another right-shot defenceman to help replace him.

Detroit Red Wings

Based on several reports, the Detroit Red Wings had major interest in acquiring Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks. After being unable to do so, it could make sense for GM Steve Yzerman to take a swing at the next best blueliner available.

After years of struggling to get things back on track, the Red Wings are finally a threat once again, sitting second in the Atlantic Division. With a surplus of cap space available, it would make plenty of sense for them to not only trade for Andersson but also sign him to an extension.

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are once again a very strong contender in the Eastern Conference, as they sit atop the Metropolitan Division. That said, this team has yet to capture its ultimate goal with this core group and will be looking to make a push to do so this season.

The Hurricanes are strong from top to bottom, but would benefit by acquiring a top right-shot defenceman such as Andersson. Though they haven’t been linked to him as heavily as the three teams mentioned above, they, too, have more than enough cap space to pull this off.

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