NHL Trade Update: Dallas Stars fall short in Rasmus Andersson trade pursuit despite a very close call

The Dallas Stars were unable to acquire Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson, with NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offering a latest insight into how the Dallas Stars fell short in gaining the defenseman. The Insider has further discussed how they have helped unveil the layers behind the scenes and how close each team was to acquiring Andersson.

Earlier reports suggest that the trade rumor was heating up as Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson's name was being floated in a potential blockbuster deal involving a $31 million Dallas Stars winger. While no move is official, speculation around this proposal is gaining serious traction following a recent report by an NHL insider.

Speaking on Monday's episode of 32 Thoughts, Friedman explained that the Boston Bruins had initially emerged as the frontrunner in trade discussions. However, Boston eventually exited the race after failing to secure a contract extension with the defenseman. Let’s take a look at why the Stars eventually fell short in capturing Rasmus Andersson.

Why did the Dallas Stars fall short in acquiring Rasmus Andersson?

The Dallas Stars had fallen short on their pursuit of new Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Rasmus Andersson, with NHL insiders helping unveil the layers behind the scenes and how close each team was.

Explaining the reason, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman stated on Monday's edition of his podcast 32 Thoughts that he heard the Boston Bruins, who had emerged in the recent trade rumors, had dropped out of the race due to their inability to land an extension with Andersson.

This was also the reason why teams like the Detroit Red Wings continued their pursuit of Andersson and left just a few teams in the mix.

"I think they got a little more into it at the end, but again, I don't know if there was ever a point in time here that Dallas was the favorite. I think they got into it a little bit at the end, but I'm not sure that they could have beaten that," Friedman said.

Friedman explained that the Stars were still in the conversation when it came to Andersson, but mentioned that Dallas had always been behind the pack. He would continue saying that there was never a point where the Stars had emerged as the favorite and that their offers likely weren't good enough to match the Golden Knights' offer.

Besides, the Stars are reeling under their tenth loss in the last 12 games, and fans really could've used the positive news. Not grabbing a two-way defenseman like Andersson is certainly a sting considering Dallas could really use an offensive spark with just four even-strength goals over their last four games.


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