The pending free agent defenceman is having one of the best starts of his career despite the team’s overall struggles.

There aren’t many easy decisions when you’re a team caught between eras.

The Flames aren’t rebuilding in any formal sense, but they also aren’t in a position to bluff their way into contention. They’re competitive, stubborn and proud, but not quite dangerous enough to scare anyone come April.

In that kind of middle ground, the harsh reality is you either push forward with conviction or you turn the wheel toward the future. One asset at a time.

Which brings us to Rasmus Andersson.

He’s 29, is a right-shot defenceman and is having one of the best starts of his career despite the team’s overall struggles.

Beyond placing second on the team in scoring through the first 30

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