MacKenzie Weegar

MacKenzie Weegar

31-Year-Old DefensemanD
Calgary Flames
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After never scoring more than eight goals in a season, Weegar erupted with 20 tallies and 32 assists in 82 contests in 2023-24. His increase in offense didn't hamper his other contributions -- he also had career highs in hits (194), blocked shots (200), shots on goal (208) and power-play points (15). Weegar has also been incredibly healthy, missing just five games over the last four campaigns despite his heavy playing style. Looking at last year's numbers could make a novice fantasy manager jump early to land Weegar, but caution should be the word of the day. The 30-year-old will likely regress heavily in goals, and with the Flames fully in rebuilding mode, the rest of his numbers are also likely to take a hit. He's still a solid all-around option, but expect him to land between 40-45 points in 2024-25. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with the Flames in October of 2022.
Back in lineup versus Seattle
DCalgary Flames
March 25, 2025
Weegar (lower body) will be available Tuesday against the Kraken, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
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Weegar will return to the lineup Tuesday after sitting out Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders. Brayden Pachal is the likely candidate to come out of the lineup due to Weegar's return. The 31-year-old Weegar has accounted for seven markers, 34 helpers and a plus-14 rating over 68 appearances in 2024-25.
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Weegar had a decent 2022-23 season with 31 points in 81 contests, but it was his lowest scoring output in three years. The move from Florida's free-flowing offense to Calgary's more structured system likely played a large role, even with Weegar averaging 58 seconds of power-play time per game, his most in any season as a full-time NHLer. The blueliner also had 186 hits and 117 blocked shots last year while often pairing with Chris Tanev as a shutdown duo. Weegar's defensive chops can't be questioned, but Rasmus Andersson is the top offensive blueliner in Calgary, so it's tough to see Weegar getting more than second-unit power-play time. He's shown more offense in the past than he did last year, so he should be a solid third or fourth defenseman in most fantasy formats in 2023-24.
Weegar was once again one of the most underrated defenders in the league in 2021-22, posting career-best marks in goals (8), assists (36), points (44), plus-minus rating (plus-40) and shots on goal (203). His reward for his stellar year was a move to the Flames along with Jonathan Huberdeau in the deal which sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Panthers. Weegar has one year left on his contract at the bargain basement price of $3.25 million. Calgary was able to get Huberdeau signed to a long-term extension, so expect a big-money offer to Weegar - who should be able to match his numbers from last year (other than the plus-minus rating) in 2022-23 - to be the team's next priority.
Without a doubt one of the most underrated defenders in the NHL, Weegar is coming off an excellent season which saw him appear on the lower portion of a handful of Norris Trophy ballots. Weegar set career-best marks in assists (30), points (36), shots on goal (101) and average time on ice (22:07). He added 118 hits and 83 blocks while finishing with a remarkable plus-29 rating, tying him with Colorado's Devon Toews for the best mark in the NHL. Weegar is firmly entrenched as a mid-round fantasy defenseman, with the potential for considerably more if your league values blocks, hits, and plus-minus rating.
Weegar set a new career high in points (18) despite skating in only 45 games last year. The 26-year-old has developed into a solid top-four option for the Panthers, primarily for his defensive skills rather than his scoring. Weegar had 76 hits and 71 blocked shots last season while skating 20:07 per game. He won't have much value in standard fantasy formats, but his usage and reliable non-scoring contributions could make Weegar a valuable depth option in deeper formats. He's also not afraid to mix things up, so he'll provide a PIM boost while not tanking the plus-minus category.
Weegar made a nice leap forward last season, but he'll need another one to work his way onto the fantasy radar. After recording eight points and 32 PIM in 60 games during 2017-18, the 2013 seventh-rounder climbed to 15 points and 64 PIM in 64 games. The rough stuff is nice for leagues that count PIM, but it's not hard to find comparable contributors in that category who offer significantly more offensive punch. Unless Weegar demonstrates some previously dormant scoring touch from the blue line, he'll continue to be an afterthought.
Florida's 2013 seventh-round (206th overall) draft pick blossomed into a full-time NHLer last season, but Weegar managed only two goals, six assists and a plus-5 rating over 60 games. The Canadian is physical but doesn't receive enough ice time (14:34 in 2017-18) to warrant fantasy attention outside of deep leagues.
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Absent from practice
DCalgary Flames
Lower Body
March 24, 2025
Weegar (lower body) won't participate in Monday's practice.
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Expected back Tuesday
DCalgary Flames
March 22, 2025
Weegar (lower body) is expected to play against Seattle on Tuesday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
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Late scratch Saturday
DCalgary Flames
Lower Body
March 22, 2025
Weegar (lower body) won't play against the Islanders on Saturday.
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Two helpers in Tuesday's win
DCalgary Flames
March 19, 2025
Weegar notched two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
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Generates helper in loss
DCalgary Flames
March 14, 2025
Weegar notched an assist, two shots on goal, five hits and four blocked shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
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Hopes to play in 4 Nations Face-Off
DCalgary Flames
January 28, 2025
Weegar would play in the 4 Nations Face-Off if asked to do so, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
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On Sunday, Vegas announced Alex Pietrangelo had withdrawn from the tournament because of an undisclosed injury. Weegar will be among several candidates that Team Canada will consider as a replacement.
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