Mackenzie Weegar would consider waiving no-trade clause as Flames, Mammoth near deal
mackenzie weegar said he would consider waiving his no-trade clause as Calgary and the Utah Mammoth move toward a trade that would require his approval, a development that sharpens focus on the Flames' roster ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.
Mackenzie Weegar would consider waiving no-trade clause
When asked directly whether he would waive his protection, Weegar gave a halting, candid response: “I think everything’s got to be put into consideration at some point. Will I? I don't know. ” He added that the trade chatter is new for him and uncomfortable, but he also reiterated a longtime stance: “I love it here. I want to win here. ” Those comments are the first time the 32-year-old has publicly acknowledged he’d listen if asked.
Calgary and Utah Mammoth close on a deal pending approval
Teams are reported to be closing in on a transaction that would send Weegar to Utah, but any move would still need his sign-off because of the no-trade clause in his contract. The talks come as the Flames weigh roster changes and as the Mammoth look to bolster their blueline ahead of the postseason push.
Weegar's season and contract details
On the ice this season, Weegar has appeared in 60 games with three goals and 18 assists for 21 points. He is averaging 23: 07 of ice time per game, and his plus-minus is listed at -35. His contract carries a $6. 25 million cap hit. Over his career, he has accumulated notable totals, including more than 600 NHL games, more than 60 goals and more than 200 assists, alongside triple-digit blocked shots and hits numbers.
Weegar emphasized the personal side of the decision in the dressing room: “Just like they’ve got to consider trading me, I’ve got to consider all the options too. ” He noted the strain of four losing seasons in Calgary—“It’s been four years since then”—and said the situation is new and different for him, but he stopped short of asking for a trade.
Sources close to the negotiations say the two clubs are nearing terms on compensation and structure, but the key hinge remains the player’s approval. If asked by club management, Weegar said it would be a “tough decision. ”
The possible move would shift a right-shot defenseman with heavy minutes to Utah’s lineup; the Mammoth have sought defensive reinforcement as they push toward the playoffs. For Calgary, moving a veteran like Weegar would be part of a broader roster conversation during a season that has not met expectations.
Talks that would send mackenzie weegar to Utah highlight how the Flames are openly entertaining trades as they try to reshape their group before the deadline. Weegar is widely viewed within the organization as a pillar and a potential future captain, which makes any decision to ask him to waive his clause especially consequential in Calgary’s locker room dynamics.
The trade remains contingent on Weegar’s approval and the completion of terms between the clubs. The next confirmed milestone is Friday’s NHL trade deadline; Flames management will have to decide whether to formally present any deal to Weegar before that deadline for him to accept or decline.
