Looking ahead at the 2021-22 season there were some question marks on the blue line as it pertains to the Calgary Flames.
Mark Giordano would be a year older, Chris Tanev was coming off a tough season and top pairing stalwart TJ Brodie was lost to Toronto in free agency. Rasmus Andersson seemed a solidifying factor in all of this.
He had proven himself as a budding defensive force earning a six year commitment from the Flames. He had specifically impressed by stabilizing the second pairing with Noah Hanifin in 2019-20 and showing promise as top pairing skater with Mark Giordano in a limited sample.