US EditionFlames agree to trade MacKenzie Weegar to Utah, pending player approval
- Yesterday, Sportsnet's Eric Francis reported the Flames are closing in on a deal to send MacKenzie Weegar to Utah, pending his approval after a proposal was presented to him.
- With the March 6 trade deadline approaching, Calgary is pushing to get younger as they aim to trade Weegar to Utah Mammoth, pending his approval.
- Weegar carries a long-term contract with a $6.25-million cap hit and averages 23:07 ice time with three goals and 21 points in 60 games; 31-year-old defenceman Olli Maatta would return to Calgary if traded.
- Weegar would give the Mammoth an immediate top-four defensive boost, assuming veterans like John Marino and Sean Durzi stay out of the return, leaving three dependable veterans for their playoff run.
- The Mammoth can offer multiple high draft picks and prospects, including Tij Iginla and Caled Desnoyers, while reports say Weegar would not waive for Ottawa, and Utah has shown interest.
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Oskaloosa HeraldMammoth acquire Weegar from the Flames, Oilers make another trade with the Blackhawks
The Western Conference loaded up ahead of the NHL trade deadline, with two Stanley Cup contenders adding significant players and an upstart team looking to make the playoffs making a splash. The two-time defending West-champion Edmonton Oilers landed veteran center…
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Flames trade defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to Mammoth for Maatta, prospect, picks
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames moved a key piece of their blue line Wednesday, trading veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth two days before the NHL’s trade deadline.
Flames agree to trade MacKenzie Weegar to Utah, pending player approval
The Calgary Flames’ push to get younger continues. The team is closing in on a deal to send veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. Weegar has a no-trade clause and has to waive it before the trade can go through. If Weegar does agree to the deal, NHL insider […]
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