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Rasmus Andersson
Age 29 · 6'1" · 202 lb · Born in Malmo, SWE
Cap hit
$8.5M
8.2% of $104M cap
Term
7 yrs
Through 2032-33, then UFA
Clause
None
Surplus value
−$881K
vs. $7.619M market estimate
Confirmed by the public signing announcement · source
2026-27 regular season
GP
2
Goals
0
0.0% shooting
Assists
0
0 primary
Points
0
0.00 per game
TOI/GP
19:00
PP 1:19 · PK 0:03
xGF%
43.5
5v5, -5.6 vs. last yr
Game Score
-0.29
per game
Faceoff %
—
Plus/minus
-4
Blocks 1 · Hits 0
Game log
Last 5 games · NHL API
| Game | G | A | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI | PP | PK | FO | OZS% | GV | TK | +/- | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 vs ANA · L 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19:14 | 1:18 | 0:00 | — | 60 | 0 | 0 | -3 | -0.51 |
| Sep 29 vs CHI · W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 1:20 | 0:06 | — | 25 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -0.07 |
| Jun 14 vs CAR · L 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:11 | 0:16 | 0:52 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -0.47 |
| Jun 11 @ CAR · L 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21:52 | 0:03 | 3:02 | — | 67 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +0.27 |
| Jun 9 vs CAR · L 5-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:35 | 2:10 | 1:50 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | +0.84 |
GS = our Game Score (credit for everything he did; goals and assists count most). FO = faceoffs won-lost. OZS% = share of his 5v5 offensive and defensive zone faceoff starts that were in the offensive zone. GV/TK = giveaways/takeaways.
Advanced metrics
5v5 unless noted · 2025-26 · 1,421 min · percentile vs. NHL defensemen
47th percentile
26th percentile
44th percentile
58th percentile
18th percentile
61st percentile
51st percentile
69th percentile
41st percentile
95th percentile
95th percentile
91st percentile
41st percentile
67th percentile
xGF% is his team's share of 5v5 expected goals while he was on the ice, from our own expected goals model; HDCF% counts only high-danger chances (xG of 0.15 or more). IPP is the share of his team's 5v5 goals while he was on the ice that he scored or assisted on. Relative stats compare him with his team when he was off the ice. Goals above expected and ixG/60 use his own shots at all strengths. PDO and OZS% describe luck and deployment, so their bars are grey.
Play styleOffensive puck-moving defenseman
Trait percentiles vs. NHL defensemen · 2025-26
Andersson is a high-volume shooter and playmaker who drives offense through his stick skills and transition game, putting up steady points from all areas of the ice. He plays a finesse game that relies on smarts rather than physicality or shutdown defense, making him best suited to offensive situations.
- Shooting volume
- 93
- Playmaking
- 91
- Zone entries(est.)
- 33
- Forechecking
- 76
- Physicality
- 37
- Defensive impact
- 36
- Puck management
- 43
- Speed
- 65
Where he shoots from
Slot 13% · Mid-range 32% · Perimeter 56%(276 unblocked shots)
Strengths
- Elite shooting volume at the 93rd percentile, launching 276 unblocked shots from all areas
- Top-tier playmaking ability at the 91st percentile, setting up chances consistently
- Effective forechecking at the 76th percentile, helping drive possession in the attacking zone
Watch-outs
- Limited physicality at the 37th percentile, relying on positioning over contact
- Weak defensive impact at the 36th percentile, better suited to offensive-minded teams
- Struggles to create rush chances at the 33rd percentile, favoring set-play entries instead
Similar style: Nick Blankenburg (TOR), Brandon Montour (SEA)
Built from play-by-play, shift data, and NHL EDGE tracking. Zone entries is an estimate (rush chances while he is on the ice) until tracking data is added.
Where his Game Score comes from
2025-26 · 81 GP
Season total +52.7, or +0.65 per game.
- Scoring
- +36.4
- Shooting
- +13.3
- 5-on-5 goals
- -0.1
- Defense
- +0.3
- Penalty kill
- -0.1
- Physical play
- +8.2
- Puck battles
- -3.8
- Penalties
- -1.5
Game Score gives credit for everything a player does in a game. Goals (1.0) and assists (0.7 primary, 0.5 secondary) count most; shots, blocks, hits, takeaways, penalties drawn, faceoff wins, killing penalties, and holding down the other team's chances add to it. Only mistakes subtract: goals against at 5-on-5, giveaways, penalties taken, faceoff losses, and allowing more chances than an average player would. A player who is there to defend or kill penalties is not marked down for not scoring. Goalies are measured by goals saved above expected.
Career stats
From the NHL's player records
| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | TV-Pucken | Skåne | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 4 |
| 2010-11 | J18 Allsvenskan | Malmö Redhawks J18 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 20 |
| 2010-11 (playoffs) | TV-Pucken | Skåne | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011-12 | Swe-U18 | Malmo U18 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 22 | — | 47 |
| 2011-12 | Swe-Jr. | Malmo Jr. | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 |
| 2011-12 (playoffs) | Swe-U18 | Malmo U18 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 18 |
| 2011-12 (playoffs) | Swe-Jr. | Malmo Jr. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2012-13 | Swe-U18 | Malmo U18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 0 |
| 2012-13 | Swe-Jr. | Malmo Jr. | 8 | 5 | 1 | 6 | — | 48 |
| 2012-13 | Sweden-2 | Malmo | 38 | 3 | 8 | 11 | — | 22 |
| 2012-13 (playoffs) | Swe-U18 | Malmo U18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| 2012-13 (playoffs) | Swe-Jr. | Malmo Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 |
| 2013-14 | Swe-Jr. | Malmo Jr. | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 12 |
| 2013-14 | Sweden-2 | Malmo | 53 | 3 | 10 | 13 | — | 26 |
| 2013-14 (playoffs) | HockeyAllsvenskan | Malmö Redhawks | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | OHL | Barrie | 67 | 12 | 52 | 64 | +14 | 88 |
| 2014-15 | WJ18-A | Sweden | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 14 |
| 2014-15 (playoffs) | OHL | Barrie | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| 2015-16 | OHL | Barrie | 64 | 9 | 51 | 60 | +34 | 60 |
| 2015-16 (playoffs) | OHL | Barrie | 15 | 2 | 13 | 15 | +8 | 16 |
| 2016-17 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | AHL | Stockton Heat | 54 | 3 | 19 | 22 | +13 | 38 |
| 2016-17 (playoffs) | AHL | Stockton Heat | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 2017-18 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 |
| 2017-18 | AHL | Stockton Heat | 56 | 9 | 30 | 39 | +20 | 41 |
| 2018-19 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 79 | 2 | 17 | 19 | +17 | 23 |
| 2018-19 (playoffs) | NHL | Calgary Flames | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 2019-20 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 70 | 5 | 17 | 22 | -7 | 57 |
| 2019-20 (playoffs) | NHL | Calgary Flames | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 2020-21 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 56 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -9 | 34 |
| 2021-22 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 82 | 4 | 46 | 50 | +30 | 28 |
| 2021-22 (playoffs) | NHL | Calgary Flames | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 23 |
| 2022-23 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 79 | 11 | 38 | 49 | +5 | 26 |
| 2023-24 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 78 | 9 | 30 | 39 | -11 | 47 |
| 2024-25 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 81 | 11 | 20 | 31 | -38 | 60 |
| 2024-25 | WC | Sweden | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +1 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | EHT | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 4 Nations | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Calgary Flames | 48 | 10 | 20 | 30 | +3 | 53 |
| 2025-26 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 33 | 7 | 10 | 17 | +1 | 18 |
| 2025-26 | OG | Sweden | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| 2025-26 (playoffs) | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 22 | 0 | 6 | 6 | +2 | 18 |
| 2026-27 | NHL | Vegas Golden Knights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 2 |
Every league he has played in, from the NHL's records, regular season and playoffs.
Usage
Last game: vs ANA, Oct 2
Pair 3 with Parker Wotherspoon (14:13 together at 5-on-5) · PP2
From the NHL's shift chart.
Latest news
Headlines from news outlets and team blogs
- Golden Knights Maintain Nearly Perfect Balance On Blue Line In Season Opener
sinbin.vegas · Sep 30
- 3 Golden Knights with the most pressure before the preseason finishes
vegashockeyknight.com · Sep 26
- Wednesday's Golden Knights wisdom about... golf
vegashockeyknight.com · Sep 9
- Rasmus Andersson gives his unfiltered thoughts on returning to the Golden Knights
vegashockeyknight.com · Sep 8
Sentiment & chatter
Fans
—
Beat writers
—
Media
—
Fan, beat writer, and media scores, the 14-day trade chatter chart, and the latest mentions appear once sentiment scoring is switched on. Mentions are already being collected.
Recent Game Scores
Last 10 games · goals above average
Average +0.06 per game over these 10.
Skating · NHL EDGE
2026-27, as of Oct 2
- Top speed
- 20.6 mph
- 80th pct
- 20+ mph bursts
- 1
- Hardest shot
- 80.7 mph
- 61st pct
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- OZ time
- 44.4%
- 76th pct
- DZ time
- 39.3%
Age curve
NHL defensemen · production index
At 29, defensemen typically produce 93% of their peak (age 24). His contract runs through age 35, when the typical level is 67%.
From 24 seasons of NHL results, adjusted for league scoring and save percentage in each era. Shaded bars are the seasons left on his contract.
Contract by season
7 seasons left
| Season | Team | Cap hit | % of cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | VGK | $8.5M | 8.2% |
| 2027-28 | VGK | $8.5M | 7.5% |
| 2028-29 | VGK | $8.5M | — |
| 2029-30 | VGK | $8.5M | — |
| 2030-31 | VGK | $8.5M | — |
| 2031-32 | VGK | $8.5M | — |
| 2032-33 | VGK | $8.5M | — |
UFA after 2032-33. $59.5M in cap hits left. % of cap uses each season's ceiling where the league has set one ($104M this season, $113.5M in 2027-28).