Kelly McCrimmon reveals what Golden Knights fans can expect with Rasmus Andersson

Vegas Golden Knights fans are buzzing about the latest acquisition coming to town. After Kelly McCrimmon performed his latest magic trick by acquiring Rasmus Andersson on Sunday, fans were anticipating what the newest defenseman would bring to the table. Well, McCrimmon knows exactly what the new guy can do for Vegas.

The Golden Knights general manager told the media about what fans can expect with the new defenseman. Let's just say that the transition game (and more) will greatly appreciate the latest addition and how he moves the puck.

"I think he's going to help our team speed by either moving the puck or transporting it. To win, you need to make players and he'll do that for us."

Kelly McCrimmon on Rasmus Andersson

This season, the former Calgary Flames star has 10 goals and 20 assists. He's done an excellent job of moving the puck, making him one of the most underrated offensive-minded defensemen in the NHL.

He also has some good tendencies on the opposite end, blocking 90 shots in 2025-26. That would make him a solid fit for Bruce Cassidy's system, taking the pressure off Vegas's goaltenders. But what about the puck-moving aspect that McCrimmon talked about? What does that mean for the Golden Knights as the new guy makes his way to Las Vegas?

What makes Rasmus Andersson a special puck-mover for the Vegas Golden Knights?

Now, this doesn't pertain to Andersson's skating speed or shiftiness. That isn't in the defenseman's wheelhouse and he isn't going to fly up and down the ice like Pavel Bure. But wouldn't that be cool for the Golden Knights if that happened?

Instead, it's how quickly he moves the puck up and down the ice. He doesn't have to use his skating abilities to help the transition game. Rather, he can fire the puck to his teammate on the rush, setting up an incredible goal.

Of course, that doesn't just come off the rush. It also comes with traffic up front, where his teammates can pick up the pieces. One perfect example came on November 15 against the Winnipeg Jets, where he fired off a shot that Matt Coronato pounced on.

With Coronato near the bumper, Andersson fired off a shot that his teammate can pounce on, leading to the game-tying goal. Golden Knights fans can imagine what the defenseman can do with players like Mark Stone or Tomas Hertl in such positions.

His ability to quickly move the puck doesn't just come from speed. It comes from the specific circumstance, where he can switch up his style for the appropriate situation. Looking at that shot and rebound, the Swedish Olympian did that through traffic, getting a favorable rebound for his teammate.

That should make Golden Knights fans excited to see what's in store once he hits the ice. McCrimmon isn't one to shy away from adding more to the offensive scheme, especially when he can find someone who moves the puck well. The latest addition will be no different with fans running through a brick wall when he does more than his patented stare-down celly.