The Calgary Flames are firmly in asset-accumulation mode, and if teams want Mackenzie Weegar, the price won’t be cheap. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, league executives believe Calgary is seeking a top draft pick plus a high-end prospect or roster player in any potential deal for the veteran defenseman as the March 6 trade deadline approaches.
Flames Target Premium Assets in Mackenzie Weegar Trade
Interest in Weegar is building across the league as contenders search for stability on the blue line, but Calgary’s front office is making it clear this is not a discount move.
The 32-year-old carries a reasonable cap hit of $6.25 million through the 2030-31 season, a key reason his value is so high. He’s viewed as a reliable top-four, two-way defenseman who can handle heavy minutes, making him one of the more attractive names available if the Flames decide to move him.
Bruce Garrioch: League executives believe the Flames would want a top draft pick…and a high-end prospect or roster player for Mackenzie Weegar – Ottawa Citizen (2/18)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) February 23, 2026
The Ottawa Senators are among the teams that have shown interest, as they continue searching for help on the right side.
The Detroit Red Wings have also checked in, and multiple other clubs around the league are monitoring Calgary’s price.
But the Flames’ demand for a first- or second-round pick plus a premium young asset shows that if they move core pieces, it will be to accelerate a longer-term rebuild.
On a poor Flames team this season, Weegar has recorded three goals, 20 points, an ugly -32 plus/minus rating, 129 blocked shots, and 127 hits across 56 games played. He’s averaging 23:10 ice time per game.
Market Heating Up as Teams Evaluate Cost
Weegar plays tough minutes, contributes at both ends, and remains under control for multiple seasons, giving acquiring teams certainty beyond a rental.
That combination makes him a safer investment than many deadline options, but it also explains why Calgary is holding firm on a return comparable to the significant package they previously received for Rasmus Andersson.
The vibes are potentially not immaculate right now for #Flames and MacKenzie Weegar pic.twitter.com/NSbW9lNB6j
— The Win Column (@wincolumnCGY) February 19, 2026
The challenge for interested teams is whether they can meet that price.
Ottawa, for example, doesn’t own a first-round pick this year, which could complicate negotiations. Other clubs in the market for right-shot defense help include the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks, and Utah Mammoth, all contributing to a seller-friendly market where quality blue-liners are scarce and prices remain elevated.
Since being traded to the Flames in the 2022-23 season, Weegar has put up 35 goals, 150 total points, a +3 plus/minus rating, 638 blocks, and 730 hits over an even 300 games played.
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