Analyst reveals details of failed trade between Maple Leafs and Flames
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There is a new report out from NHL analyst James Mirtle detailing why the Toronto Maple Leafs didn't acquire defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Flames.
Last year, the Toronto Maple Leafs loaded up on talent at the trade deadline, acquiring both Brandon Carlo from the divisional foe Boston Bruins and Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers.
But they were also reportedly interested in Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, who continues to be involved in trade rumours.
But what would have been a deal between the two sides, involving former Flames general manager Brad Treliving, fell apart.
Per a report from NHL analyst James Mirtle, there's potential that they could revisit the situation, but it's also not likely.
I don't think they're gonna. They were frustrated with the Rasmus Andersson situation last year.
When they went really hard at that last year, that was the player that they wanted instead of the Carlo, Laughton situation. They were gonna go big at Andersson. And the front office, I think, felt that Calgary was just gonna want more from them than another team, which has been talked about a lot with the Treliving situation and everything going on there. And they didn't think it was a fair deal to be made there for Andersson.
So maybe they revisit that, but I doubt it. I think that Calgary is gonna want a first-round pick there for one, and the Leafs don't really have one to give. And I don't see them trading Cowan for him either.
So I feel like that was a hard trade for them to make last year when they did have the first-round picks. I think it's even harder to make now, and I just don't see that happening. - James Mirtle
When they went really hard at that last year, that was the player that they wanted instead of the Carlo, Laughton situation. They were gonna go big at Andersson. And the front office, I think, felt that Calgary was just gonna want more from them than another team, which has been talked about a lot with the Treliving situation and everything going on there. And they didn't think it was a fair deal to be made there for Andersson.
So maybe they revisit that, but I doubt it. I think that Calgary is gonna want a first-round pick there for one, and the Leafs don't really have one to give. And I don't see them trading Cowan for him either.
So I feel like that was a hard trade for them to make last year when they did have the first-round picks. I think it's even harder to make now, and I just don't see that happening. - James Mirtle
Rasmus Andersson Continues To Be Involved In Trade Rumours
The Flames continue to struggle this year, there are multiple players involved in trade rumours, not the least of which is Nazem Kadri.
But Andersson, who is a pending UFA at the end of the year, continues to be discussed as a prime trade candidate away from the Flames, who likely will not make the playoffs once again.
The Trade Deadline this year is March 6.
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