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According to multiple reports, first reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Golden Knights have acquired defenseman Rasmus Andersson in exchange for Zach Whitecloud, 2027 1st round pick, 2028 2nd round pick (which turns into a 1st round pick if VGK win the 2026 Stanley Cup), and prospect Abram Wiebe. 50% of Andersson’s salary is being retained by the Flames.

Andersson is a pending free agent and the deal reportedly does not include a contract extension at this time.

Grade the trade for the Golden Knights

VGK get
Rasmus Andersson (50% retained)

CGY
Zach Whitecloud
2027 1st Round Pick
2027 2nd Round Pick (1st if Cup)
Abram Weibe (2021 7th Round Pick)

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 18, 2026

Updated list of VGK 1st round picks

2028 – OWNED (conditionally to CGY)
2027 – to CGY
2026 – to CGY
2025 – to SJS
2024 – OWNED (Trevor Connelly)
2023 – to SJS
2022 – to BUF
2021 – to STL
2020 – to NYR
2019 – to BUF
2018 – to DET
2017 – to OTT
2017 – to MTL
2017 – to NSH

— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) January 18, 2026

Rasmus Andersson, acquired by VGK, is an offensive defenceman who can carry the puck up-ice and defend the net-front. Tools are good, production is good, underlying numbers haven't been so great. Has in past struggled defending the rush and making clean plays out of the zone. pic.twitter.com/oAWS4EElNv

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) January 18, 2026

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