The idea that Conroy would send Andersson to Edmonton at the deadline has some problems. The two organizations have a bitter rivalry going back decades, with Calgary’s sole Stanley Cup built (by Cliff Fletcher and Bob Johnson) for the single purpose of beating the Oilers.

While Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been involved in trade rumors, the team has a message for the rest of the NHL.

The Calgary Flames have zero intention of trading Rasmus Andersson this season. In fact, it sounds like they don't want to move him at all.

NHL teams attempting to trade for Rasmus Andersson received a stark reality check from the Calgary Flames ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

TSN: Pierre LeBrun says the Calgary Flames have no interest in trading defenseman Rasmus Andersson from what GM Craig Conroy is telling teams. Andersson has another year left on his contract and the Flames are hopeful to extend him after July 1st.