The Utah Hockey Club and the Calgary Flames are reportedly nearing a significant trade that would send veteran defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to Utah, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Per @FriedgeHNIC, the two sides are closing in on the details of the transaction, though the move is currently awaiting approval from Weegar himself. The 30-year-old defenseman holds a full no-trade clause as part of the eight-year contract extension he signed with Calgary in 2022. The deal cannot be finalized until the player officially waives his protection to facilitate the move to Salt Lake City.
Weegar has been a vital piece of the Flames' defensive unit since arriving from the Florida Panthers. During the 2023-24 NHL season, he appeared in all 82 games, recording a career-high 20 goals and 32 assists for 52 points. His ability to provide both offensive production and physical defensive play has made him a highly valued asset across the league.
For Utah, acquiring a top-pairing defenseman like Weegar would represent a major step in building their roster for their inaugural season. The move would provide the franchise with an established veteran leader on the blue line. For Calgary, the trade would signal a continued shift in their roster construction under General Manager Craig Conroy.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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