"With Rasmus, I think we're getting a first-class defender. He drives the game, he can create plays, he's good in transition, he's aggressive in the offensive zone - we really believe he's going to strengthen our club," says McCrimmon.
Andersson is traded for Zach Whitecloud, the rights to Abram Wiebe, a prospect, as well as a first-round draft pick in 2027 and a conditional second-round pick in 2028.
Vegas seriously piqued their interest in the 29-year-old Swede when it became clear that his negotiations for an extension with Calgary, where he is now in the final season of a six-year contract, had fallen through.
Andersson has been selected to play for Tre Kronor at the Olympics in February. It is still unclear when he may make his debut for Vegas. This season he has scored 30 points for Calgary so far, including ten goals and 20 assists.
