Hypothetical Trade Between the Flames and Canadiens Sparks Heavy Debate Between Two Analysts

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Elias Adaime
November 13, 2024 (11:04 PM)

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We recently had an interesting discussion about the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames defensemen on BPM Sports.

It's intriguing, especially since the great Bob Hartley even shared his opinion.

A Hypothetical Trade Between the Montreal Canadiens and the Calgary Flames, Discussed on BPM Sports with Martin Lemay and Bob Hartley

Here, we're talking about a hypothetical trade involving defensemen Rasmus Andersson and Mike Matheson.

Let's just say Bob Hartley is quite definitive in his response.

Matheson or Andersson?

"Even my six-year-old granddaughter could answer that!" - Bob Hartley

Watch the clip here:

"Andersson vs Matheson, do the two GMs call each other?" - Martin Lemay

"Hey! There's no comparison, stop!" - Bob Hartley

"Who says no?" - Martin Lemay

"I hope Craig Conroy (Calgary) says no! Andersson skates circles around Mike Matheson. It's not even close, stop. [...]

Rasmus Andersson is a fantastic hockey player, and I'm not saying Mike Matheson is a celery stick, Mike Matheson is an excellent defenseman, but there's no comparison, Rasmus is much superior." - Bob Hartley

It's really interesting. Do you agree with Hartley that Andersson is that much better than Matheson? It's sparking a heavy debate.

Matheson, age 30, has 10 points in 16 games this season, with a -9 rating. (62 points in 82 games last season)

Andersson, age 28, has 11 points in 17 games this season, with a +1 rating. (39 points in 78 games last season)

So, who would you take first, Rasmus Andersson or Mike Matheson, considering the current context of the Montreal Canadiens?