New details have emerged on the Boston Bruins acquiring Rasmus Andersson

Late Friday, the vibe around Boston was that the Bruins had momentum, maybe even enough to «win the race» for Andersson. Those posts were never official, but they spread fast in a hurry.

Saturday morning brought the complication. Darren Dreger reported four teams still remain in the mix, with the Bruins and Vegas viewed as strong contenders, and he even floated that Andersson could still play for Calgary today.

As a fan, it feels like pure whiplash, one night you celebrate, the next you're back to refreshing.

Dreger's framing matters because it resets expectations. If four teams are still bidding, Calgary can hold the line on price, and the Bruins cannot assume anything is done until the paperwork is public.

This is also why the extension angle keeps popping up in every serious Andersson conversation. Andersson carries a $4.55 million cap hit, and his current contract runs through the end of 2025-26, so any acquiring team wants clarity before paying a premium.

Boston and Vegas being labeled frontrunners makes sense on hockey logic alone. Both teams chase right-shot minutes, both want cleaner exits under pressure, and both know a defender like Andersson changes how your second pair survives forecheck heat.

For Bruins fans, the most important thing is not falling in love with a rumor. Until an official announcement hits from the Bruins, the Flames, or multiple top insiders, this is still a live auction, not a finished trade.

If Andersson does suit up for Calgary today, that is not a failure for Boston, it is just reality. The next milestone is simple, watch for real confirmation, and see if the Bruins decide this price, and this timeline, is actually worth it.

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