Value of: Andersson or Weegar

[Nanuuk]

Man I don't have a chance to watch Flames games so I have to go by cards like this and the opinions of you guys, the fans. But I know Weegar has always been good on defense, ever since Florida. I don't know much about Andersson, maybe I'm wrong and these cards don't reflect that.

Is Andersson good at defense? Bad? Average? Decent? I'm mainly interested in his game and style of play. Maybe the first pair of Dahlin - Andersson will be very good?

I just think Weegar is more needed right now, his vet leadership, his defensive play, he has at least some connection to Buffalo. While I don't believe anyone wants to come to Buffalo anymore, maybe even Andersson probably has Buffalo in his six M-NTC teams.

In my view those stats cards back up the old mark one eyeball.

Weegar is the better defencemen of the two.

 

[crackdown44]

Flames fandom has been split between three guys up until they moved Hanifin last year. Hanifin fan boys, Andersson lovers and Weegar truthers

The reality is all 3 probably slot somewhere in the 20-50 range among active defensemen and whoever is playing the best at the moment slots above the other 2

 

[Sticksandsun]

Florida would love to have RA but just don't have the combination of assets IMO.

2026 1st, 2nd best prospect and Rodrigues?

What are the Flames needs? Centers?

 

[Mr Positive]

Andersson seems like the prize Dman potentially available.

I could see the Flames keeping him, and let next year play out.

I'd assume Weegar just isn't available. Calgary cannot rebuild. They have too many veteran contracts they can't move and they are still competitive.

The only reason Andersson would be available is if they feel he could walk at the end of his deal. By that logic, they could get much more value if they traded him this year.

However, they are playing well now. I could see them going for the playoffs. If that happens, then I like their odds at re-signing him, which is their most preferred outcome. So why not keep that door open?

 

[Wondercarrot]

From Ottawa for Andersson, option of:

Josh Norris and JBD
or
Ridley Grieg and JBD

Main piece in each are both centres - one established and signed longterm, the other cheaper - Norris likely has more offence than Greig, Grieg is a hybrid offence and super rat.

JBD is included to give you a RD that can for sure play in the top 6.

 

[gritdash60]

Andersson retained should get a sick return, i mean even without retained salary he should? Maybe im overvaluing him but i think he is a hell of a player.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

But Andersson is not the type of defenseman we need. 31 is not that much for a player like him. I just don't see why we need another PMD who wants PP time. Weegar on the other hand is definitely a better defenseman in defense, can play both sides, a perfect veteran and mentor for our young defense.

The highlighted is exactly why Calgary will not be trading him.

Andersson will almost certainly be shopped but unless a worthwhile deal is offered he won't be traded.

Calgary when 7-5-3 in November and are currently 4-2-3 in December. Their current standing is widely due to OT and SO points.

 

[Lunatik]

Flames fandom has been split between three guys up until they moved Hanifin last year. Hanifin fan boys, Andersson lovers and Weegar truthers

The reality is all 3 probably slot somewhere in the 20-50 range among active defensemen and whoever is playing the best at the moment slots above the other 2

100%, they are all very comparable.

 

[KevinRedkey]

From Ottawa for Andersson, option of:

Josh Norris and JBD
or
Ridley Grieg and JBD

Main piece in each are both centres - one established and signed longterm, the other cheaper - Norris likely has more offence than Greig, Grieg is a hybrid offence and super rat.

JBD is included to give you a RD that can for sure play in the top 6.

I asked about Greig, JBD, and a 1st for Weegar, and it didn't seem to garner any interest.