Utah Mammoth Acquires Weegar, Flames Get Castagna

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The NHL trade deadline finally heated up as the Utah mammoth made a splash by acquiring defensemen Mackenzie Weigar from the Calgary Flames. In return, Calgary got forward Jonathan Castania, defenseman Ali Mietta, and three second-round draft picks in 2026 from the New York. Rangers, Ottawa Senators, and Utah itself. Utah sits in the top wall card spot in the Western Conference with a 32 win, 25 loss, 4 overtime loss record, and they're clearly buying to push for the playoffs. This move shows a trust their young core and wanted a steady, right shot defender without giving up top prospects or a first-round pick. Meanwhile, the Flames are leaning into a full rebuild after a tough season, selling off pieces like Weigar, even though he has six years left on his. Deal at a $6.25 million cap hit.

1:00They picked up some future assets, including the 20-year-old Castignai, who's lighting it up in college with 32 points in 29 games. Weigar, a 32-year-old two-way player, has struggled this year with just three goals and 18 assists in 60 games plus a minus, 35 rating. Still, experts see him as a reliable number two or three defenseman who moves the puck well and shuts down opponents, making him a smart fit for. Utah's blue line. Analysts gave Utah an a-grade for the low-risk swap that Sheds made at Salary 2, while Calgary earned a D-plus for the modest return that includes. Those draft picks as trade chips down the road, with more deals likely, the deadline keeps delivering surprises. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com