MacKenzie Weegar News

After a bit of deliberation, Weegar ultimately decided to wave his no-movement clause and join the Mammoth. A steady two-way defender, Weegar flourished in his first three seasons in Calgary, including a 20-goal campagin back in 2023-24, but the 32-year-old defenceman has struggled at times this season. He's registered just three goals and 18 assists in 60 games while posting a -35 plus/minus rating. A change of scenery might just be what Weegar needs, as he now joins a Utah team that currently holds the Western Conference's first Wild Card spot.

Weegar did not play in Calgary's previous game due to a lower-body injury, but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Weegar is averaging 23:53 time-on-ice and ha 41 points (7G / 34A) in 68 games this season. Brayden Pachal will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Weegar's return.

Weegar did not play on Saturday due to a lower-body injury and was absent from practice on Monday. It's unclear if Weegar will be ready to return to the lineup when the Flames return to action on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 31-year-old Weegar is averaging 23:53 time-on-ice and has 41 points (7G / 34A) in 68 games this season.

Weegar missed the Flames' previous game due to illness but will return Wednesday as they take on the Vancouver Canucks. It has been a rough first season for Weegar in Calgary, who has six assists, 22 PIMs, 50 SOG and is a +3 plus/minus through 28 games this season.

Weegar will be a game-time decision Monday due to illness but will hope to make it back into the lineup to build off his six assists, 22 PIMs and 50 SOG through 28 games that he has collected.

Weegar signs an 8 X $6.25 million contract with the Flames after being acquired in the offseason as part of the Jonathan Huberdeau and Matthew Tkachuk mega deal. The 28-year-old comes off an 8-goal, 44-point breakout season in 2021-22 fueled by a career-high 23:22 average time-on-ice. He was one of 13 defensemen last season to pass 200 shots (203) finishing ninth in plus/minus (+40) across the entire NHL.

The Panthers placed four new players in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, the same day that they activated eight players from the list. With Weegar likely out until the middle of next week, Gustav Forsling skated on a pairing with Aaron Ekblad in Monday's practice.

Weegar missed the last two games vs. the Blue Jackets but is expected to play tonight vs. the Hurricanes. Weegar was back on the top pairing at the morning skate and is expected to replace Anton Stralman in the lineup.

Weegar was not on the ice for Monday's morning skate and will not play vs. the Blue Jackets. With Weegar out, Anton Stralman will move up to the top pairing with Gustav Forsling.

Weegar missed Thursday's game with an illness and is listed as day-to-day heading into Saturday's game. Josh Brown will remain in the lineup tomorrow if Weegar can't go.

Weegar has been out since December 23rd but will play tonight in Columbus. Weegar has scored three goals with nine assists (12 points) in 28 games this season while averaging 1.6 shots and 1.4 blocked shots per game.

Weegar was on the ice for Friday's practice but missed Saturday's morning skate and head coach Joel Quenneville called him "day-to-day." This is a tough break for the Panthers, who were already without Aaron Ekblad for the weekend.

Weegar missed the last seven games but will play Saturday vs. the Predators. Weegar has three goals on seven assists (10 points) while averaging 19:56 ATOI in 17 games this season.

Weegar has missed the last three games and head coach Joel Quenneville expects him to miss at least one more week (four games). They do expect him to return to practice sometime throughout the week, which leaves the door open for the defenseman to play next week.

Weegar did not play in Boston on Tuesday and will likely miss another week. Weegar was struck in the head by a puck in New York on Sunday and will continue to be replaced by Keith Yandle on the top-pair.