Flames Trade Weegar, Stockpile Draft Picks

0:00For the NHL, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Calgary Flames traded defenseman Mackenzie Weigar to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, picking up three second round draft choices in 20, 26, veteran blueliner Ali Mahada, and promising forward prospect Jonathan Castagna. This move continues their push to stockpile assets amid a tough season. Earlier this week, they also dealt Rasmus Anderson before the Olympic break, landing a 2027 first round pick, a 2028. Second rounder, defenseman Zach Weichloud, and another prospect. Now the Flames hold two first rounders, four seconds, two thirds, and more for this year's NHL draft. Fans have mixed feelings about losing a popular player like Weigar, who many credit with helping spark talk for a new arena in Calgary. While some express heartbreak over his departure, others' voice support for General Manager Craig Conroy's long-term rebuild plan, Mahata, a 31-year-old with solid experience, brings

1:05stability to the back end, and the 20-year-old Castagna has impressed at Cornell. University was strong skating and character. Meanwhile, Utah keeps upgrading their defense, adding Weigar to recent acquisitions like Mikhail Surgachev and John Marino. With the trade deadline set for Friday at 3 p.m. eastern time, the Flames might not be done yet, as names like Nazem Kadri, Blake Holman, and White Clouds' Whirl and Rumors. Conroy says these deals position the team well moving forward. This story is made possible by our sponsor. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm.