The Calgary Flames have zero intention of trading Rasmus Andersson this season. In fact, it sounds like they don't want to move him at all.

Despite a report to the contrary this past week, the Calgary Flames have made it clear that defenseman Rasmus Andersson is not available for trade. As per TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, the Flames have told teams their defenseman is not on the market as he’s become a cornerstone of their roster.

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is hopeful the speculation around his future with the club doesn't materialize into a trade out of town. "I hope I'm staying," Andersson told Postmedia's Wes Gilbertson.

Since Craig Conroy became general manager, the Calgary Flames have undergone some major changes as they’ve moved out seemingly every expiring asset on their roster in an effort to get younger.

Top defenseman Rasmus Andersson, who has been the subject of multiple trade rumors over the past few seasons and that speculat