Overview
- Rasmus Andersson denied reports that he would only sign a long-term deal with one specific team, calling the claim false and stressing cooperation with GM Craig Conroy.
- Conroy said he does not expect the contract situation to distract the team and emphasized that the organization is not closing the door on any outcome.
- Andersson is entering the final year of his six-year, $27.3 million contract and holds a six-team no-trade list ahead of unrestricted free agency next summer.
- Captain Mikael Backlund told The Athletic it is “obvious” Andersson will be traded, a view reported externally rather than stated by team management.
- Coming off a down season highlighted by a minus-38 rating, Andersson said he aims to start strong in a contract and Olympic year, with training camp set to open next week.