A couple seasons ago, Rasmus Andersson’s fitness level was criticized by Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving. A season ago, Andersson seemed too good for the American Hockey League. This season, he was arguably the team’s most pleasant surprise as he made a major impact on the Flames’ blueline group.
2018-19 season summary
For a player that began the season in the minors, it’s a bit crazy that a case can be made that Andersson was the second-best Flames defenseman behind Mark Giordano. Blessed with an accurate shot from the point, strong hockey sense and more poise than you’d expect from somebody playing just their third year of professional hockey, Andersson was one of the most consistent Flames players during the 2018-19 season.