Rasmus Anderson’s Golden Knights debut could be delayed due to visa issues
The Vegas Golden Knights (24-13-12) showed how serious they are about competing for the Stanley Cup this season when they completed a huge trade with the Calgary Flames to acquire defenseman Rasmus Anderson. They are eager to integrate him into their blue line and build chemistry before the Winter Olympics. Bruce Cassidy is still waiting for the green lighthowever.
The Golden Knights head coach revealed that Andersson’s status for Friday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-17-9) is currently unknown due to the Swedish player’s immigration/visa situation, per Jesse Granger of the Athletics. The necessary paperwork must be filled out every time a non-US citizen joins an American franchise, but fans are hoping it will be resolved before the opening face-off at Scotiabank Arena.
It will be a special match, as a star right winger Mitch Marner returns to Toronto for the first time since signing with Vegas in free agency. If Andersson fits the bill, then the hockey world will be full of intrigue. The 29-year-old, who is set to hit the open market himself at the end of the season, was with the team for Thursday’s 4-3 loss to the surging Boston Bruins.
After a seven-game winning streak that followed a five-game losing streak, the Golden Knights have dropped their last two games (both by one goal). Perhaps Rasmus Andersson is coming on board at the perfect time. He had 30 points, 90 blocks, 29 hits and a +3 plus-minus in 48 games with Calgary this season.
The 2015 second-round pick will prepare for action, just in case he is cleared to play in the Maple Leafs’ big game. The puck will drop around 7pm ET.
2026-01-23 07:10:00
