According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Utah Mammoth and Calgary Flames are finalizing a trade for defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. Like the news regarding Colton Parayko a few moments ago, both teams are waiting to see if Weegar will waive his no-trade clause. Friedman later added that Weegar has been presented with joining the Mammoth, but there’s no word on whether he’ll approve. TSN’s Darren Dreger confirmed that the framework of the trade is complete, and that prospect Tij Iginla is not a part of the deal.
The Mammoth entered deadline season coveting a right-handed shooting defenseman, and they have seemingly landed their guy, assuming Weegar signs off on the deal. Not only is Weegar one of the top two-way defensemen in the league, but he’s arguably the best at being able to play on both sides of the blue line.
More to come…
Simashev and a 2nd?
If they can add a top 6 forward to their group, they could be a scary matchup for a top seeded team in the first round.
Tij Iginla plus going to Calgary. Playing in his dad’s old stomping grounds will be nice to see. Probably a 1st and maybe a guy like Beudoin. Calgary needs some young C’s.
A boy can dream but doesn’t look like Tij is coming to cow town
Wow, Sergachev and Weegar as the top pairing is incredible. This is a great trade for Utah
Could Desnoyers be part of this trade I would be asking for sure.
No Iginla? I’m sure they pushed for him. Hopefully Weegar says yes & the Flames bolster their youth corps…
Bill Amrstrong is desperately trying to validate his role with the Utah Hockey Club. Weegar is a mistake for most teams in the nhl. His play dictates that…