Rasmus Andersson may be a potential trade target for the Edmonton Oilers

After losing Philip Broberg to an offer sheet and Cody Ceci to a trade, the Oilers D-core looks significantly worse than it did just one week ago. With those moves comes the possibility of making another move, this time for a Top 4 D-man. Rasmus Andersson of the Flames seems to be the name brought up more than others.

Andersson seems too good to be true for the Oilers, a steady, reliable force on the blueline who is no slouch offensively. The most intriguing part for the Oilers is his cap hit, as he will be making $4.5 million for the next 2 seasons before becoming a UFA. Andersson also shoots right, a massive need for the Oilers who desperately need some help on the right side.

The only issue would be the trade, as the Oilers used a lot of assets at last years deadline, and the Flames are most likely not keen on trading one of their best players to their provincial rivals. Andersson would be a great fit in Oil Country however and the Oilers might do whatever they can to acquire such a valuable asset ahead of next season.

Bob Stauffer thinks that the trade will require trading a 1st round pick, plus Brett Kulak and another draft pick, a high price to pay, but one that is absolutely worth it.

Although Stauffer's trade proposal is a strong one, it still may not be enough to entice the Flames to trade Andersson to their biggest rival. The market for Andersson could be much larger than anticipated due to Calgary's status as a rebuilder.

One thing is for certain though, and that is that Rasmus Andersson would improve the Oilers D-core immensely.

Source: Oilers Daily