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Flames Trade Weegar to Mammoth for Maatta and Picks

3/5/2026

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Summary

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The Calgary Flames traded MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth on March 5, 2026, for defenseman Olli Maatta, forward prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks in 2026 NHL Draft.
Weegar, 32, has 21 points in 60 games this season and is under contract through 2030.
Olli Maatta, 31, has one assist in 22 games.
Jonathan Castagna, a 2023 third-round pick, has 32 points in 29 games at Cornell University.

History

Historical Context

In June 2016, the NHL approved the Vegas Golden Knights as an expansion team, marking the league's first expansion since 2000. The 2017 expansion draft allowed the Knights to select 30 players, including notable defenseman Marc Methot. This event reshaped team dynamics and set a precedent for future trades, influencing strategies across the league as teams adapted to new rosters.

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Story summary

The Calgary Flames traded MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth on March 5, 2026, for defenseman Olli Maatta, forward prospect Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks in 2026 NHL Draft.
Weegar, 32, has 21 points in 60 games this season and is under contract through 2030.
Olli Maatta, 31, has one assist in 22 games.
Jonathan Castagna, a 2023 third-round pick, has 32 points in 29 games at Cornell University.

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