Andersson has not registered a point and is a minus-2 through two games for Sweden, so he'll come out of the lineup Saturday vs. Slovakia. Oliver Ekman-Larsson will move into a more regular role to replace Andersson and Hampus Lindholm will suit up as the seventh defenseman.
Andersson was finally acquired by the Golden Knights on Sunday, materializing trade rumours that have circulated since the offseason. The 29-year-old Andersson was having a tremendous season with the Flames, but an eventual trade was all but certain for the impending UFA defenseman. He was pacing for career-best offensive totals before the trade, scoring 30 points (10G / 20A) in 48 games with Calgary. Andersson's work visa is still being finalized, and he will not play on Thursday, but could make his team debut on Friday.
Andersson was finally acquired by the Golden Knights on Sunday, materializing trade rumours that have circulated since the offseason. The 29-year-old Andersson was having a tremendous season with the Flames, but an eventual trade was all but certain for the impending UFA defenseman. He was pacing for career-best offensive totals before the trade, scoring 30 points (10G / 20A) in 48 games with Calgary. Andersson's work visa is still being finalized, and it's unclear when he will be able to make his Golden Knights debut.
Andersson was finally acquired by the Golden Knights on Sunday, materializing trade rumours that have circulated since the offseason. The 29-year-old Andersson was having a tremendous season with the Flames, but an eventual trade was all but certain for the impending UFA defenseman. He was pacing for career-best offensive totals before the trade, scoring 30 points (10G / 20A) in 48 games with Calgary.
Andersson was finally acquired by the Golden Knights on Sunday, materializing trade rumours that have circulated since the offseason. The 29-year-old Andersson was having a tremendous season with the Flames, but an eventual trade was all but certain for the impending UFA defenseman. He was pacing for career-best offensive totals before the trade, scoring 30 points (10G / 20A) in 48 games with Calgary.
Officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Flames will give Andersson the night off in their season-finale on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 28-year-old Andersson ends the 2024-25 campaign with 31 points (11G / 20A) in 81 games.
Andersson did not practice on Friday due to an illness but might not miss any game action as the Flames do not play until Sunday. Andersson only has two points (1G / 1A) in his last seven games but is averaging 25:08 time-on-ice and 2.6 shots per game.
Andersson had three points (1G / 2A) in five games before being forced to serve a four-game suspension that concluded on Sunday. He is expected to return to the lineup for the Flames' contest against the Dallas Stars on Wednesday and should slot back onto the team's top powerplay unit.
Andersson was injured after being hit while on a scooter in Detroit last week but will now be a game-time decision Thursday as Calgary takes on Detroit. The 26-year-old has been enjoying a very good season, with seven goals, 27 assists, 111 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +6 plus/minus through 51 games prior to his injury.
Andersson was riding a scooter to dinner on Wednesday when he was struck by a car in Detroit. He was taken to a local hospital for a full battery of tests before being released last night. The Flames say that Andersson will remain with the team and is listed as day-to-day.
The COVID-19 outbreak in Calgary continues as seven more players were added to the protocol list, including Andersson. That brings the total to 16 players.
Andersson was a pending restricted free agent who is now signed through the 2025-26 season. Andersson often fills in on the Flames top pair and is a future everyday top pair defenseman making second pair money. The 23-year-old has 12 points (3G / 9A) in 45 games this season while carrying a 52.9 CF% and +3.0 CF% rel.
Andersson allowed eight goals on 30 shots (38 points) in 53 games with the Heat this season. Andersson comes up because T.J. Brodie suffered an upper-body injury last night. Andersson has not picked up a point in two career NHL games.
Andersson, 21, has picked up three goals and 13 assists (16 points) in 22 games with Stockton this season. With Travis Hamonic going on IR, Andersson or Matt Bartkowski will play on Friday.
