Utah Mammoth Acquire Weegar, Maatta

0:00This is Corey, with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Calgary Flames traded defenseman Mackenzie Wegar to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday for defenseman Ali Mahada, forward prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three second round picks in the 2026 NHL draft. Two of those picks came from the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators. Wegar, a 32-year-old, with 21 points in 60 games this season, brings heavy ice time and leadership to Utah's blue line. Wegar is in the third year of an 8-year 50-million-dollar deal he signed with Calgary back in October 2022. He originally landed with the flames in the big swap that sent Matthew Techichuk to Florida. Meanwhile, Mahada, a 31-year-old veteran with Stanley Cup, rings from Pittsburgh, has won assist in 22 games for Utah this year on A. New 3-year 10.5-million-dollar contract. Utah's General Manager Bill Armstrong is excited about Wegar's fit, highlighting his work ethic, drive to win, and how he'll mesh with stars like.

1:08Clayton Keller and Mikhail Sargachev. Armstrong sees him as a core piece for the future as younger players develop. The move rewards Utah's progress after years of rebuilding. Both players have solid NHL resumes, Mahada, with nearly 200 points over 780 games and playoff experience, while Wegar boasts. 272 points across 610 regular season games since being drafted by Florida in 2013. Kastanya, a third-round pick from 2023, is putting up points at Cornell University. Utah holds the first wildcard spot in the West at 32 wins, 25 losses and 4 overtime losses, pushing for playoffs. Calgary sits 14th well back. Expect Wegar to join the mammoth in 4-10 days once Visa issues clear, boosting their deadline push. This DNA story comes to you thanks to our sponsor.