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Could Rasmus Andersson be the perfect boost the Leafs need?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumoured to be wanting to trade for Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to battle injuries, defensive inconsistency, and a mounting need for stability on the back end, one name has surfaced repeatedly in league circles as a realistic and impactful trade target: Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames.

With Calgary hovering near the bottom of the Western Conference standings and heading toward another retooling phase, Andersson has become one of the most discussed and coveted defencemen on the market.