LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon discussed the recent acquisition of defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames.
"I think in Rasmus, we get a high-end defenseman. He drives possession, he can make plays, he's good in transition, he's aggressive in the offensive zone... We think he's really gonna add to our hockey club," said McCrimmon during the press conference on Monday.
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The Flames acquired veteran defenseman Zach Whitecloud, prospect defenseman Abram Wiebe, a conditional first-round pick in the 2027 draft and a conditional second-rounder in 2028.
"When you get to playoff games, when you get to playing really tough opponents, you need some playmakers, and I think that we've added one with Rasmus Andersson. The price for our acquiring Rasmus was defenseman Zach White Cloud. Character through the roof, very popular, well-liked teammate, and speaking with Zach, he could not have been classier," said McCrimmon.
Once Andersson gets his U.S. citizenship paperwork approved, he will be set to make his debut in gold for the Golden Knights.
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