Rasmus Andersson’s contract stalemate with Calgary Flames stretches into the summer, leaving his fate in limbo as he enters the final season of a six-year, $27.3 million deal. With no movement on an extension for over a month, Andersson disclosed turning down a substantial offer from an outside club for family reasons, and he’s given Calgary a list of potential trade destinations without pinpointing a preferred one. Fantasy players should mark this as a high-stakes situation: a stalled extension increases the odds of a mid-season or 2026 trade, which could dramatically alter his fantasy trajectory depending on where he lands.

Linked clubs include Ottawa and Los Angeles, with Vegas also surfacing in rumors, but clarity remains elusive. If no deal comes midway through next season, Andersson could be in high demand at the 2026 trade deadline, forcing Calgary to decide whether to move him or risk losing him for nothing in free agency. Last season he logged 11 goals and 20 assists in 81 games, a solid foundation that could shift dramatically with a change of scenery or a system change.