There are certainly a whole host of variables to consider here, the first being how the Flames will likely strike a raw deal with Treliving given his history with the franchise. There’s also the fact that there’s a ton of interest, so this could be an overpayment by the Maple Leafs, and you have to consider that Conroy wants some NHL talent in return, while the Flames are opening a new arena in the new future, and ownership doesn’t want to see a complete demolition/rebuild.
It’s going to take a lot more to get Conroy’s attention. Prospect Ben Danford is likely someone the Flames are asking for, and if you’re Treliving, he’s probably not one of the organization’s top defensive prospects unless Andersson signs a long-term contract. The good news is that LeBrun thinks the 29-year-old blueliner would be open to a long-term stay in Toronto.
“And why I mention Toronto is that I understand that the Leafs would be one of those teams that Andersson might consider expanding with, if a trade between those two teams could actually happen.”
Robertson and Maccelli are making a combined $5.25 million this season, while Andersson is owed $4.55 million. Calgary has a lot of cap space, but would the country mainly want to ‘take money’ for the rest of this year? What about if Treliving were to pick up the Leafs’ 2027 second-round pick?
Robertson, Maccelli, Danford and a 2027 second-round pick for Andersson, and a shiny new contract extension that will be on Toronto’s top pair for years to come. The Quinn Hughes market blows Andersson out of the water, but this looks like a substantial package that could catch Conroy’s attention. There’s also Brandon Carlo, who hasn’t necessarily found his feet with the Leafs yet and is under contract for next season. He’s someone the Flames could sign and play, but there’s no chance Conroy will want to take his salary for this season and next, plus Maccelli, who has spent most of his time in the press lately. Ultimately, Treliving has a few options to get creative and land a much-needed workhorse for Toronto’s blueline.
Some in Leafs Nation will scream that they were paid too much, but let’s look at the superficial stats on what exactly Andersson brings to the table:
Rasmus Andersson – 29 years old
6’1, 202 pounds
Season 2025-2026 via 34 matches:
7 goals, 15 assists, 22 points
24:07 avg. ice time per game
2:32 avg. power play ice age
2:43 avg. punishment-kill ice age
87 shots on target
17 hits, 66 blocked shots
With the NHL’s holiday schedule frozen, don’t expect a trade this coming week, but in the new year the Maple Leafs will be in the mix.
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