Overview
- TSN’s Darren Dreger reported the trade to Vegas, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirming Calgary retained 50 percent of Andersson’s contract.
- The Flames receive defenseman Zach Whitecloud, prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick and a conditional second-round pick.
- Andersson, 29, is signed through 2025–26 and remains without a contract extension with Vegas at the time of the trade.
- Boston had been characterized as the front-runner after receiving permission to discuss an extension, but the Bruins did not complete a deal.
- The transaction follows days of league-wide interest and reflects Calgary’s push to gather picks and prospects ahead of key calendar deadlines.