Rasmus Andersson rejects massive contract offer, he will be traded

Rasmus Andersson, a longtime mainstay on the Calgary Flames blue line, is entering the final season of his contract and has reportedly turned down a massive extension offer from the team.

The 28-year-old told Swedish outlet Expressen that Calgary presented him with a deal so lucrative it would «take your breath away,» but he declined for personal and family reasons.

As House of Hockey reports, Andersson's decision all but confirms a trade is coming, potentially before the 2026 deadline.

For the Stars, this isn't just another Western Conference rumor - Andersson has been linked to Dallas in past trade chatter, and his skill set would be an immediate fit in Jim Nill's roster blueprint.

A smooth-skating, right-shot defenseman who can log heavy minutes and contribute offensively, Andersson would slot perfectly alongside Miro Heiskanen or give Dallas a lethal second pairing.

Acquiring him wouldn't be cheap, especially with speculation that his next deal could reach $8 million per year.

But if the Flames are looking for scoring help in return, it opens the door - however unlikely, to discussions involving bigger names, even potentially Jason Robertson if his contract situation were to become complicated.

Personally, I think Nill will at least make the call. Dallas has a contending window right now, and a player like Andersson could be the kind of addition that tips a playoff series in their favor.