Rasmus Andersson, the 29-year-old Swedish defenseman, is finishing the season with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals after a midseason trade from the Calgary Flames on January 18, 2026. Calgary retained 50% of his salary in the deal, which brought Zach Whitecloud, prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 top-10 protected first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick to the Flames. Earlier, the Bruins were considered front-runners for his services, but Andersson declined an immediate contract extension, shaping the trade timeline for both teams.
As he enters free agency on July 1, 2026, Andersson is in the final year of a six-year, $27.3 million contract, with a prorated cap hit of $2.275 million for his time with Vegas. The regular season saw him split 81 games between Calgary and Vegas, tallying 17 goals and 30 assists for 47 points, underscoring his ongoing value as a right-shot defender. His status as a pending UFA will likely spark attention from multiple clubs this offseason, with teams weighing his defensive reliability and offensive upside.