The Calgary Flames are entering a rebuild by moving on from top players like Jacob Markstrom and Andrew Mangiapane to build towards the future. Their GM Craig Conroy aims to be competitive when their new arena is built and has a valuable trade asset in Rasmus Andersson on a team-friendly contract.
Andersson, a prime number three defenceman, could bring back a massive return for the Flames in a trade, potentially netting a first-round pick and a top prospect. Moving him sooner rather than later could further brighten the Flames' future.