Rasmus Andersson

Rasmus Andersson

29-Year-Old DefensemanD
Vegas Golden Knights
Day-To-Day
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 1/22/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After recording at least 39 points in three straight campaigns, Andersson’s production took a downturn in 2024-25 to the tune of 11 goals and 31 points over 81 appearances. The 2015 second-round pick set a career high in blocked shots (196), shots on goal (163) and power-play markers (three), but his minus-38 rating was by far the worst mark of his career. The Swedish blueliner has missed only eight regular-season games over the last four years, but he has played second fiddle to MacKenzie Weegar among Calgary blueliners in back-to-back campaigns. Looking ahead to 2025-26, Andersson is a candidate to rebound based on his track record since 2021-22, and he’ll be an unrestricted free agent after this season, so the 28-year-old should have plenty of motivation. Ideally, he could get back to the 40-point mark with the chance to record 200 blocked shots for the first time in his career. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a six-year, $27.3 million contract with the Flames in January of 2020. Traded to the Golden Knights in January of 2026.
Won't make Vegas debut Monday
DVegas Golden Knights
Not Injury Related
January 19, 2026
Andersson (not injury related) will not suit up against the Flyers on Monday, SinBin.vegas reports.
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Andersson isn't available to make his debut with the Golden Knights on Monday due to immigration issues. To help cover for the absence of Andersson against the Flyers, Jaycob Megna was recalled from AHL Henderson on Monday. Andersson's next opportunity to draw into the lineup will be in Boston on Thursday, when Vegas kicks off a four-game road trip.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    23:59
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    2:02
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    2:31
 
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Andersson had two great seasons in 2021-22 and 2022-23 in which he recorded 50 and 49 points, respectively. He took a step back last year, though, finishing with nine goals and 39 points across 78 contests with the Flames. His decline can be explained by his reduced power-play role -- he went from 21 points with the man advantage in 2022-23 to just eight last year. That's because Calgary acquired defenseman Yegor Sharangovich from New Jersey in the summer of 2023, and he was given a spot on the top power-play unit while Andersson slid to the second grouping. That arrangement is expected to continue in 2024-25, which makes an offensive bounce back from Andersson unlikely. Still, roughly 40 points is nothing to sneeze at, and the 27-year-old should also be counted on to provide over 130 blocks for the third straight campaign.
Andersson wasn't too negatively affected by the Flames' decline last season, as he was able to score 11 goals and add 38 assists. His 24:05 of ice time cemented his status as the top blueliner on a team not short on defensive talent. Going into the 2023-24 campaign, the smooth-skating Swede remains a threat on the power play, and while he may not match his career-high 6.9 shooting percentage from last year, his assist numbers should rebound if the Flames can collectively find their scoring touch again. He's not an overly physical defenseman, but he's blocked 125 and 136 shots in the last two seasons. Andersson shouldn't be the first rearguard off the board in fantasy, but his production and role should make him a top-120 pick this year in most formats.
Fantasy managers didn't have to pay much for Andersson in drafts a year ago, but that certainly won't be the case this season. The Swede recently completed a career-best campaign, finishing with 46 assists and 50 points while playing in all 82 of Calgary's regular-season games. Andersson added 19 power-play points, 152 shots on goal, 63 hits and 125 blocks. The Flames may take a step back as a team with the departures of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk this offseason, but Andersson appears to be a lock to play 22-plus minutes per game in addition to a boatload of time with the man advantage, giving him a high fantasy floor in 2022-23.
Andersson saw a whopping 2:44 worth of power-play time per game last season, but his final numbers (5 goals, 21 points in 56 games) were nearly identical to the previous year (5 goals, 22 points in 70 games) when he averaged just 1:29 of ice time per game with the man advantage. Andersson's greatest attribute at this point is the fact he's locked into a major role on what is an underwhelming Calgary blueline. The Swede offers less than your typical rearguard in terms of both blocks and hits, so it's imperative that Andersson piles up the points in order to be an attractive fantasy option.
Andersson took a marginal step forward with five goals and 22 points in 70 appearances last season, but he also struggled a bit defensively with a minus-7 rating. The Swede is expected to fill a full-time, top-four role in 2020-21 -- that increase in playing time should correspond with a boost in scoring as well. Andersson also saw 1:29 per game on the power play and should reprise his role on the second power-play unit in 2020-21. For a full-season pace, it's reasonable to expect the 24-year-old to approach 30 points with 140 shots on goal, 50-plus PIM and 90 blocked shots as a solid, well-rounded depth option in standard fantasy formats.
Andersson was pretty solid during his first full NHL season in 2018-19, skating in 79 games while recording 19 points (two goals, 17 helpers) and 115 shots on goal. The Swedish blueliner typically featured on the Flames' third pairing, but occasionally saw time alongside Norris Trophy winner Mark Giordano. The plus-17 rating Andersson posted last season demonstrates that he's already capable of playing well in his own zone, which has made it easy for him to gain the trust of coach Bill Peters. The 22-year-old should only continue to improve in 2019-20, and could approach the 30-point mark while adding approximately 140 shots on goal. If he's able to secure more time on Calgary's top pairing, the 2015 second-round pick could be in line for a breakout season within the next two-to-three years.
Andersson spent most of last season with AHL Stockton, producing nine goals and 30 assists in 56 games. He also suited up for 10 games at the NHL level, but failed to register a point. The 21-year-old figures to spend the bulk of the year in the minors again, but replicating (or better yet, exceeding) his plus-20 rating from the latest minor-league tour could result in more opportunities for the Swede at hockey's highest level. Until then, he won't warrant much fantasy attention.
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Dealt to Vegas
DVegas Golden Knights
January 18, 2026
Andersson was traded to the Golden Knights from the Flames on Sunday in exchange for Zach Whitecloud, Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2028 second-round pick, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
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Reaches 10-goal mark
DCalgary Flames
January 14, 2026
Andersson scored a power-play goal on three shots, added three hits, logged five PIM and went minus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jackets.
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Goals in consecutive games
DCalgary Flames
January 3, 2026
Andersson scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Predators.
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Cashes in on power play
DCalgary Flames
December 31, 2025
Andersson scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.
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Dishes three assists in win
DCalgary Flames
December 18, 2025
Andersson recorded three assists, three shots on goal and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Heading to Vegas?
DCalgary Flames
January 18, 2026
Andersson has reportedly been dealt to Vegas from Calgary on Sunday, pending a trade call, Darren Dreger of TSN reports.
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Andersson is in the final season of his six-year, $27.3 million contract. He has produced 10 goals, 30 points, 112 shots on net, 90 blocked shots and 29 hits in 48 games this season.
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