Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy doesn’t feel it will be a distraction if veteran blueliner Rasmus Andersson isn’t traded before training camp.

The 28-year-old Andersson, who was second on the team in time on ice last season, is set to become a free agent after next season. The two sides have reportedly been far apart in talks over an extension, leading to speculation that the heart-and-soul leader will be dealt in the coming days.

But Conroy spoke with Andersson on Thursday and said the two sides would be comfortable if he’s on the roster come September.

“He loves being a Flame,” Conroy said. “If he’s a Flame next year, he’s good with anything. He’s wide open and he’s going to do his best.”

Andersson will be coming to training camp motivated to build off a 2024-25 campaign where he represented Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off and was the country’s........

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