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Trade Buzz: Flames, Penguins, and Rangers Eye Moves

10/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames faces trade speculation before the March 6 deadline, as a 28-year-old pending unrestricted free agent with a $4.55 million cap hit.
Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins are trade candidates, with Rust second and Rakell third among prospects.
Brennan Othmann of the New York Rangers is drawing interest as he struggles to secure a roster spot, triggering trade talks.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 NHL trade deadline was influenced by the recent collective bargaining agreement that established a salary cap of $64.3 million, effective January 2013. This agreement followed the 2012–13 lockout, which reduced the season to 48 games. The trade of Jarome Iginla from the Calgary Flames to the Pittsburgh Penguins highlighted teams' strategies in managing player contracts and competitiveness amid these financial constraints.

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Story summary

Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames faces trade speculation before the March 6 deadline, as a 28-year-old pending unrestricted free agent with a $4.55 million cap hit.
Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins are trade candidates, with Rust second and Rakell third among prospects.
Brennan Othmann of the New York Rangers is drawing interest as he struggles to secure a roster spot, triggering trade talks.

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