Overview
- TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports Calgary has fielded more calls on Andersson following the Quinn Hughes deal, with Toronto among teams re-engaging.
- Andersson is a pending UFA carrying a $4.55 million AAV, and a sign-and-trade involving agent Claude Lemieux is being discussed as a way to boost the return.
- Toronto’s pursuit is buoyed by GM Brad Treliving’s prior ties to drafting and extending Andersson, and LeBrun notes the player may consider an extension with the Leafs.
- Darren Dreger says the Leafs need prices to drop given limited trade assets, as injuries on their right side have elevated their need on defense.
- Andersson has logged heavy minutes and produced 22 points in roughly 33–34 games, while Calgary’s poor record positions the club as a potential seller ahead of the March 6 deadline.