Overview
- Multiple insiders report negotiations have intensified and Calgary has at least one offer it finds acceptable, with a deal possible by the end of the weekend.
- The field has narrowed to four teams, with Darren Dreger naming Boston and Vegas as strong contenders and noting Andersson suited up for Calgary on Saturday.
- Elliotte Friedman says both the Flames and Andersson prefer to complete a move before the Olympic trade freeze, and an extension is on the table depending on the destination.
- Friedman adds Boston’s interest is “very real” but the Bruins want an extension in place to meet the current price, while Vegas remains involved after exploring a deal last year.
- Andersson, 29, is in the final year of his contract with a $4.55 million cap hit and a six‑team no‑trade list, and Calgary is seeking meaningful assets as part of its retool.