Rasmus Andersson traded to the Golden Knights

A big fish on the trade market is no longer available.

Rasmus Andersson, who suspected he might be traded, is moving to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Darren Dreger was the first to break the news.

Rasmus Andersson is heading to the Vegas Golden Knights per @DarrenDreger pic.twitter.com/oghcWFm4cD

– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) January 18, 2026

I said he suspected, since at his last game with the Flames, he was emotional and gave all his teammates a hand.

Did he know it was his last game?

Rasmus Andersson seemed to get emotional as he greeted the crowd in Calgary and gave high-fives and hugs to all his teammates before leaving the ice

Andersson's time with the Flames is likely coming to an end soon pic.twitter.com/MQIxt7bfLL

– Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 17, 2026

Details to come…

Overtime

– Impressive.

More goals to give his team the lead this season:
Cole Caufield, MTL: 12
Dylan Guenther, UTA: 12
Jack Eichel, VGK: 11
Brock Nelson, COL: 11

– Guillaume Villemaire (@GVillemaire13) January 18, 2026

– Martin St-Louis, an underrated Kent Hughes acquisition. [HF]

– Another Canucks player who could change his address.

Rick Dhaliwal: Nils Hoglander is a name out there right now, teams are calling on him; this kid might need a change of scenery – Donnie & Dhali (1/14)

– NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) January 18, 2026