Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Sun 2/14/21 1:14 AM

Andersson posted an assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson had the secondary helper on Sam Bennett's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Andersson is up to seven points, 23 shots on goal, 23 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in 14 outings. While he ceded some power-play time on the first unit to Mark Giordano on Saturday, Andersson has typically seen usage in all situations this year. He's on pace to best his career high of 22 points set last season.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Wed 2/10/21 2:25 AM

Andersson posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson's shot attempt led to a loose puck that Elias Lindholm converted on for the go-ahead goal in the third period. It stood as the game-winner. Andersson has played reasonably well with six points (four on the power play), 22 shots on goal and 20 blocked shots in 12 appearances this season. The Swedish blueliner is rounding into form as a top-four option, and his power-play usage may make him attractive in deeper fantasy formats.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Thu 1/28/21 10:15 PM

Andersson scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two PIM with two blocks in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson hammered a one-timer from the top of the left circle late in regulation that squeezed through Carey Price and trickled across the line. The goal was the second of the season for Andersson, who has reached the scoresheet in five of his first six games. The 24-year-old had a modest five goals and 22 points in 70 games in 2019-20, but with his quick start he might threaten those totals even in this shortened season.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Sun 1/24/21 11:14 PM

Andersson posted a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson picked up the secondary helper on Matthew Tkachuk's third-period tally. Somewhat quietly, Andersson has established himself on the top pairing. The 24-year-old Swede has four points in as many games to go with eight shots on goal and seven blocked shots. His average ice time is hovering around 21 minutes per game -- while the point streak will eventually end, he's worth a look in DFS as a reasonable all-around contributor.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Tue 1/19/21 12:03 AM

Andersson scored an empty-net goal on four shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson couldn't get anything going on the power play Monday, but he sealed the win with a long-range empty-netter in the third period. The Swede has gotten on the scoresheet in all three games so far, with a goal and two helpers. The 24-year-old has added six blocked shots, and he seems to be adjusting to a larger role quite well in all facets of the game. If he keeps producing, he won't hang around the waiver wire long in fantasy.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Sun 1/17/21 1:52 AM

Andersson notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson is making himself at home on the top power-play unit -- he fed Johnny Gaudreau for a shot attempt that generated a rebound for Matthew Tkachuk to tuck home in the third period. With an assist in each of the first two games this year, Andersson's getting things done on the scoresheet. He also has five blocked shots and three shots on net so far.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Fri 1/15/21 3:36 AM

Andersson notched an assist and a team-high four blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
In addition to his strong shot-blocking, Andersson skated 23:59 in the contest, the most among all Flames skaters. The Swedish blueliner has finally ascended to a top-pairing role alongside Mark Giordano, which will put Andersson in line for more offensive opportunities at even strength. The 24-year-old Andersson is also serving on the top power-play unit -- fantasy managers in deeper formats may want to add him to their rosters just in case he has a breakout year ahead of him.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Thu 9/3/20 12:51 AM

Andersson registered five goals, 22 points and a minus-7 rating in 70 regular-season games this season.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson produced three more points despite playing nine fewer games than he did in his rookie year. The Swede added 124 shots on net and 83 blocked shots. Andersson is expected to take on a larger role in 2020-21 -- he's one of three defensemen on the roster signed for the upcoming campaign. With turnover on the blue line, the 23-year-old will likely see full-time usage in the top four. He's being groomed as Mark Giordano's replacement as the top defenseman of the future -- as such, look for Andersson to skate more than 20 minutes per game and finish on pace for 30 to 40 points in an 82-game season next year.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Fri 8/21/20 2:11 AM

Andersson scored a goal and added four hits in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Stars in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson's third goal of the playoffs gave the Flames a 3-0 lead, but it was all downhill from there. The Stars would score seven unanswered goals to run away with the win and the series. The 23-year-old blueliner ended his playoff run with three goals, two assists and a plus-4 rating in 10 games. Andersson will likely be expected to take on a larger role in 2020-21.

Rasmus Andersson
D CGY
Mon 8/17/20 12:40 AM

Andersson had a shorthanded assist, three shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Stars in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Andersson produced the secondary assist on Tobias Rieder's third-period shorty. The 23-year-old Andersson has recorded three points, 10 shots, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating in eight postseason contests. He has not been a minus player in any game during the playoffs.