This evening, a new report from Elliotte Friedman has revealed a failed blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights. Over the last few weeks, <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/calgary-flames/calgary-flames-top-defenseman-reportedly-on-the-trade-block-after-asking-for-a-change-of-scenery' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>trade speculation surrounding Calgary Flames defenseman</a> Rasmus Andersson has begun to pick up steam. The Flames are in the midst of a re-tool of their roster and have been exploring the idea of trading Andersson with the goal of getting younger and preparing for the future. This afternoon, a trade reportedly was nearly completed to send Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights but things fell through for the time being. <h3>Blockbuster Deal Between The Flames And Golden Knights Falls Apart</h3> While discussing the Vegas Golden Knights plans to try and trade for Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner NHL insider Elliotte Friedman also dropped huge news regarding a Rasmus Andersson deal. According to Friedman's sources, the Flames and Golden Knights were deep into trade talks centered around Andersson but a final deal never materialized. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1939041728645967942'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> The Golden Knights have reportedly moved on to their pursuit of Mitch Marner instead for the time being. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/br_openice/status/1939044156468273447'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Andersson is heading into the final season of his contract with the Flames and if Craig Conroy and company do not see Andersson as part of their future a move elsewhere would be best for all involved. Once free agency begins and the top names are off of the board, look for the Flames to begin fielding offers for Andersson once again as they push to get a deal done this summer. As more news is reported on this situation, we will bring you all of the latest updates on Andersson's future.