Utah Mammoth Acquires Weegar, Flames Get Maatta

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. Utah Mammoth just made a big move at the trade deadline, picking up defensemen Mackenzie Wegar from the Calgary Flames. In return, Calgary gets defensemen Ali Mahada, prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three second round draft picks in 2026. Wegar is a 32-year-old two-way standout with a solid track record. He's locked into a long-term deal, with a $6.25 million cap hit for five more seasons. This year alone, he's posted 24 points in 60 games, bringing reliability to tough minutes. This trade locks in Utah's top four defense, with Wegar joining Mikhail Surgachev, Sean Dursy, and Nate Schmidt. It adds skill, veteran smarts, and playoff push, not just now, but for years ahead. Advanced stats show him strong and even strength play on both ends. Meanwhile, Calgary keeps building for the future while staying competitive.

1:02Mahada is a shutdown specialist, elite in defensive metrics with minimal offense this season. Castagna, shiny in college at Cornell with 32 points in 29 games, bolsters their prospects. Both teams walk away better positioned. Utah chasing playoffs, flames stocking assets for their retool. Expect this shake-up to ribble through the standings as the season heats up. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening,