VEGAS (July 1, 2026): Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 1, that the team has signed defenseman Rasmus Andersson to a seven-year contract through the 2032-33 season worth an average annual value of $8,500,000.
Andersson, 29, played in 33 games with Vegas during the regular season and accumulated 17 points (7G, 10A) with a +1 rating after being acquired by the Golden Knights from the Calgary Flames on Jan. 18. Andersson's seven goals, 17 points and 60 blocked shots led Vegas defensemen since he made his debut with the club.
The blueliner tallied a total of 17 goals, a career high, during the 2025-26 campaign with Calgary and Vegas. Andersson skated in each of the Golden Knights' 22 games during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, registering six assists and a +2 rating.
The native of Malmo, Sweden, has played in at least 78 games in each of the past five seasons. During the 2021-22 campaign, he skated in each of Calgary's 82 contests and posted a career-high 50 points (4G, 46A) and +30 rating. Andersson made his NHL debut with the Flames as a 20-year-old during the 2016-17 season.
Internationally, Andersson represented Sweden at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The defenseman captained Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championship, where he posted six points (2G, 4A) to help Tre Kronor earn a bronze medal. Andersson was drafted by Calgary in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft, one selection after current teammate Jeremy Lauzon.
Rasmus Andersson, Defenseman
Birthplace: Malmo, SWE
Height: 6-1
Weight: 202 lbs.
Age: 29
Shoots: Right
Notes:
- Played in 33 games with Vegas during the regular season and accumulated 17 points (7 G, 10 A) with a +1 rating since being acquired by the Golden Knights from the Calgary Flames on Jan. 18
- Seven goals, 17 points, and 60 blocked shots led Vegas’ defensemen since making his debut with the club in January
- Tallied a total of 17 goals, a career-high, during the 2025-26 campaign with Calgary and Vegas
- Has played in at least 78 games in each of the past five seasons
- Represented Sweden at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, 2025 IIHF World Championship, and 2025 4 Nations Face-Off
- Drafted by Calgary in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft
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