MACKENZIE WEEGAR NEWS

Flames and Lightning square off in non-conference matchup

The Calgary Flames and the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice in an out-of-conference matchup

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Predators take on the Flames on losing streak

The Nashville Predators aim to stop a seven-game skid when they take on the Calgary Flames

DECEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns two points in overtime loss Weegar scored a goal on three shots, dished a power-play assist and added four hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact The goal was Weegar's first since Oct. 22 versus the Penguins. He's been otherwise decent on offense, picking up seven helpers over his last eight outings. The 30-year-old blueliner has 16 points (eight on the power play), 67 shots on net, 68 hits, 72 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 27 contests. He's a little behind the pace that saw him rack up a career-high 52 points in 82 outings in 2023-24, but he's still among the best all-around fantasy blueliners in the league.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Colton Parayko scores overtime winner, Blues beat Flames 4-3

Colton Parayko scored the overtime winner on a rebound and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 4-3

DECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches power-play helper Weegar produced a power-play assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Weegar continues to be steady on offense. Since Nov. 7, he's collected nine helpers (five on the power play) over 13 appearances without going more than two games between points. The 30-year-old blueliner is up to three goals, 11 helpers, seven power-play points, 64 shots on net, 64 hits, 71 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating across 26 outings overall.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hot Topics: Will Mackenzie Weegar make Team Canada? What are Calgary Flames defenceman Mackenzie Weegar's chances of making Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster?

NOVEMBER 27 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Mackenzie Weegar joins NHL Now | NHL.com NHL Now Players Only: Calgary Flames' Mackenzie Weegar joins the show

NOVEMBER 23 • NHL.COM

Distributes three assists Weegar logged three assists, seven shots on goal, four hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact One of the helpers came on the power play. Weegar has racked up six assists, including two on the power play, over his last seven contests. The 30-year-old defenseman continues to be a strong source of category coverage in fantasy with three goals, eight assists, 56 shots on net, 51 hits, 48 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 20 appearances. He'll likely fall short of last year's 20-goal, 52-point season, but a 40-point campaign is very much within reason.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Zary scores 3rd-period goal to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Rangers

Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pockets helper in win Weegar notched an assist, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in Friday's 2-0 win over the Predators.

Impact Weegar has earned three helpers over his last five contests. The 30-year-old defenseman continues to see steady usage in a top-four role and on the power play, though the Flames' mild offense has limited his scoring upside. He's now at three goals, five assists, 45 shots on net, 45 hits, 44 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 18 outings.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two assists Weegar contributed two assists in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Buffalo.

Impact Weegar had helpers on goals by Matt Coronato and Mikael Backlund to rally the Flames back from a 2-0 deficit. The 30-year-old Weegar has three goals and eight points through 15 games this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play assist Weegar registered a power-play assist, four shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Weegar has been rather quiet on offense with two assists over his last eight games. The defenseman is up to six points, 34 shots on net, 36 hits, 34 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 14 appearances. He'll be in a position to put up good numbers throughout the year -- he's averaging 23:32 of ice time per game, including 3:17 on the power play. Even when he's not scoring, he usually makes a contribution through physical play.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper in loss Weegar notched an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Utah.

Impact Weegar had been held off the scoresheet in each of the last three games before helping out on Anthony Mantha's second-period tally. The 30-year-old Weegar plays a well-rounded game, so he doesn't necessarily have to score to be useful in fantasy. He's at five points, 23 shots on net, 29 hits, 21 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-1 rating through 10 contests.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Blocked shots, staredowns and goals: Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar leading way for Flames Blocked shots, staredowns and plenty of goals: Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar have the Calgary Flames out to an incredible start.

OCTOBER 23 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the red-hot Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds twine Tuesday Weegar scored a goal on two shots, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact Weegar snapped a three-game point drought with his third-period tally. The defenseman has scoring upside, but his stability in fantasy comes from his all-around numbers. He has multiple hits in each game and multiple blocks in five of six outings. The 30-year-old is at four points, 14 shots on net, 17 hits, 15 blocks and a plus-4 rating while seeing top-four minutes.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Saturday Weegar scored a power-play goal, dished an assist, logged four hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Weegar's first-period tally gave the Flames a 2-0 lead, and he also assisted on Nazem Kadri's empty-netter in the third. Through two games, Weegar is once again doing it all with three points (two on the power play), six shots on net, six hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. He can't sustain the goal-scoring pace, but his non-scoring production should be steady even when his offense wavers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Huberdeau has 2 goals and 2 assists as Flames beat Flyers 6-3

Jonathan Huberdeau had two goals and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 to win their home-opener

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Trade Market Developing for Flames' $50 Million Defenseman Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar could be the next big name to enter the trade market.

OCTOBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ties game with power-play laser Weegar scored a power-play goal on five shots, blocked five shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Directly off a faceoff win, Weegar wired home a long-range shot to tie the game at 4-4. The 30-year-old defenseman had the best year of his career in 2023-24, netting 20 goals with 32 assists, 208 shots on net, 194 hits and 200 blocked shots in 82 games. While it'll be tough for him to replicate his 9.6 shooting percentage from last season, Weegar should continue to be a key contributor for the Flames in a top-pairing role, in addition to his work on the first power-play unit.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Zary scores in OT to lift Flames to 6-5 win over Canucks

Connor Zary scored 1:33 into overtime and the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-5 comeback win over the Vancouver Canucks

OCTOBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets 20th goal Weegar scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Weegar extended Calgary's lead to 5-0 late in the second period, beating Devin Cooley with a wrister through traffic for his 20th goal this season. It was a breakthrough season offensively for the 30-year-old blueliner -- he posted four points (a goal and three assists) in his final four contests. Weegar will finish the campaign with a career-high 52 points (20 goals, 32 assists) while adding 194 hits and 200 blocked shots in 82 games.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Offers power-play assist Weegar notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Weegar has three helpers over his last two contests following a recent three-game slump. The 30-year-old defenseman is up to 51 points (15 on the power play), 202 shots on net, 200 blocked shots, 188 hits, 51 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 80 outings overall. He's been one of the best players on the Flames this season, both for his career year on offense and his ever-steady defensive contributions.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 50-point mark Weegar notched two assists in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact Weegar's first points in four games got him to the 50-point mark for the first time in his career. He has four multi-point efforts over his last eight outings. The 30-year-old defenseman is at 19 goals, 31 assists, 197 shots on net, 187 hits, 198 blocked shots, 51 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 79 contests this season in a top-four role.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar has crack at unprecedented double No NHLer has ever finished a single season with 20 goals and 200 blocked shots. Flames workhorse MacKenzie Weegar could be the first.

APRIL 6 • CALGARYHERALD.COM