Bruins Reportedly In ‘The Driver’s Seat’ To Acquire Star Defenseman

The Boston Bruins could soon have a star player joining their blue line.

Calgary Flames star defenseman Rasmus Andersson has had his name come up in trade rumors, and it appears the Bruins are the front-runners to land him. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that the team has been given permission to speak to Andersson about an extension as part of the trade.

“The team that appears to be in the driver’s seat, though nothing is done until it’s done, is Boston,” Friedman said on Hockey Day in Canada’s Saturday Headlines segment on Sportsnet.

“Boston is very serious about its offer, and nobody’s confirming or denying this, but I believe they are the only team that has been given permission to talk to Andersson, and I do believe they’ve done some pretty serious extension talks.”

Andersson is in the final year of his six-year, $27.3 million deal, which is why the Bruins were allowed to talk about a potential extension as part of the trade.

Along with the Bruins, the Vegas Golden Knights have also shown interest in acquiring Andersson. However, Friedman believes Boston’s offer is the best one on the table.

“Vegas is there, it’s not believed that their offer is as strong as Boston’s, but that’s for now. It can always change,” Friedman said

Andersson has recorded 10 goals and 20 assists for 30 points in 48 games. He’s set to represent Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics.