This evening, a new report from Elliotte Friedman has indicated that the Calgary Flames top defenseman Rasmus Andersson would prefer a change of scenery. The offseason is underway and so far the Calgary Flames have been followed by speculation regarding their <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/winnipeg-jets-connected-to-right-handed-defenseman-from-the-calgary-flames-in-potential-offseason-trade' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>plans with defenseman Rasmus Andersson.</a> Andersson is heading into the final season of his current contract with the Calgary Flames and there is a growing concern he does not see a future in Calgary. At just 28 years old, Andersson has been expected to be a key piece of the Flames lineup for years to come but a new report from Elliotte Friedman has indicated that is likely no longer the case. <h3>Rasmus Andersson Reportedly Placed On The Trade Block After Making His Wishes Known</h3> In a new 32 Thoughts article put out by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, one of the biggest stories of the offseason so far has been Rasmus Andersson's future in Calgary. According to Friedman's sources, Andersson has let it be known he would welcome a change of scenery and is ready for something new. With that said, Craig Conroy and the Flames are not eager to part with their top right handed defenseman and will wait for a deal they cannot refuse. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLRumourReport/status/1936456577956929991'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/wesgilbertson/status/1936266581560238110'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> With significant interest in Andersson from around the NHL, it is fairly likely that a team will meet the asking price for Andersson and he will be moved at some point this summer. As the NHL Draft approaches in less than a week Andersson's name could be one to watch as a potential draft day splash trade.