Overview

• At the NHL European Media Tour, captain Mikael Backlund said it is obvious the Flames will trade Andersson and added the defenseman does not want to be a distraction.
• Andersson enters the final season of a six-year, $27.3 million deal carrying a $4.55 million cap hit and is set to reach unrestricted free agency after 2025–26.
• Team posture remains measured, with reporting indicating Calgary can bring him into camp if no extension is reached while seeking a return that matches its valuation.
• The 28-year-old posted 11 goals and 31 points in 81 games last season and registered a minus-38 rating, which ranked among the NHL’s worst.
• League interest has been reported from multiple clubs, with the Blue Jackets, Hurricanes, Kings and Golden Knights linked as potential suitors, though no trade is in place.