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‘A non-negotiable’: Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson leads NHL’s block party

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Calgary Flames workhorse Rasmus Andersson is leading the NHL in blocked shots.

Andersson says dethroning former teammate Chris Tanev on it will be "pretty tough" Andersson has blocked 72 shots in 72 games for the Flames this season .

The former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman is second on the NHL 's shot-blocking charts.

Andersson is one of only a half-dozen NHLers averaging 25-plus minutes per game.

He logged a season-high 28:05 in Ottawa , including 7:33 on the penalty kill.

Andersson has also scored a pair of shootout goals, including Saturday ’s winner against the Minnesota Wild .

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