[Trade] Weegar to Utah for Maatta, Castagna, 3 x 2026 2nd rounders

[Fire]

It does seem like if the Flames are interested in the Ruck twins they could easily make that happen now.
For a guy who has been terrible this season it's a solid trade.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

They were trading Mackenzie Weegar, a good but not great defenseman who’s owed $30M.

They were never gonna get Iggy Jr or anyone else in that ‘can’t miss’ conversation.

I don't see that much difference between Weegar and Parayko personally.

And sounds like Parayko is going to return a lot more

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by The EBUG's EBUG

Ruck twins gonna be heading north.

Have never heard of the Ruck twins lol. Or Puck twins.

[DropIt]

Eh. Not bad, not great

[Roof-Daddy]

I wonder if Castagna signs when his NCAA season is done, it's already his third year at that level.

I like that he's apparently big, very fast and a face off specialist. Could be useful down the road.

The 2nds all being in the 2026 draft is insane. Draft day will be a blast if they keep them all. Lots of ammunition to trade up. Here's hoping we get the Ruck twins.

[Groot]

So the ends are from NYR, Ottawa and Utah.

Based on current standings (Ottawa loses their 1st) that means they would pick 34th (NYR), 35th (CGY), 45th (OTTl, 49th (UTA)

Then we have the Flames 1st, Vegas 1st.

Then the Canucks 3rd and Flames 3rd. Those should be between 64-70.

So this draft the Flames will select EIGHT players in the top-70.

[MrMike]

Really making up for all of those years we never had a second round pick

[Roko]

Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy

I wonder if Castagna signs when his NCAA season is done, it's already his third year at that level.

I like that he's apparently big, very fast and a face off specialist. Could be useful down the road.

The 2nds all being in the 2026 draft is insane. Draft day will be a blast if they keep them all. Lots of ammunition to trade up. Here's hoping we get the Ruck twins.

I would bet he does. Especially with Kadri going likely too

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by devo22

I don't know what people expected. This seems pretty solid.

There's definitely a few who came in with the expectation of being outraged, so that's exactly what they are. To most others it's a decently strong return.

[Hells Bells]

Originally Posted by expatflame

You have to admit that Weegar has also been pretty underwhelming this year.

For sure, but we all know he's capable of much better. Including Utah.

I'm already warming up to the deal, 8 picks in the top 70ish.

Likely more added to that total if they trade Kadri and/or Coleman.

[Redrum]

I didn't think he would get traded so it's already a good trade. Drafting has been pretty good. Not bad for an old guy with a long contract.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Flamesfan05

Maybe I missed it but when was the last time the Flames picked up somebody’s mediocre prospect that turned into something big?

Brzu looks pretty good. Aside from that, when was the last time the Flames were building and thus acquiring prospects?

Calgary has a few good ones in their history though.

[Manhattanboy]

Choked that Weegar is gone.

Really liked him. Took the sting out of the Huberdeau trade.

Figured he was our next captain.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Flames will have six picks in the first 64 picks of the 2026 draft. Outstanding opportunity to stock up the system! I like the addition of Castagna as well. Big center who has a motor that doesn't stop. Reminds me of Yelle, which would be an outstanding addition to the system.

[TheIronMaiden]

The Flames will draft in the first two Rounds 6 times at the 2026 Draft.

[SuperMatt18]

I do feel like it's clear Conroy really wanted 2026 picks and I think he realized he wasn't getting them in the Kadri and Coleman deals, and didn't get one in the Andersson deal.

So think it increased the value of these picks to him

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Choked that Weegar is gone.

Really liked him. Took the sting out of the Huberdeau trade.

Figured he was our next captain.

Me too, then this season happened and he took a huge step back.

They sold low on Weegar.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

This feels solid if unspectacular. Would’ve preferred fewer pieces of higher quality.

Hard to complain though. Weegs is having a down year and is on the wrong side of 30 despite his good contract.

And his contract is only good if he rebounds. If this is the start of his decline then this was an excellent return

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

I don't see that much difference between Weegar and Parayko personally.

And sounds like Parayko is going to return a lot more

Parayko is a cup champion with 89 post season games and he’s played for Canada at 4 Nations and the Olympics.

Whereas Weegar has 20 playoff games, and was lightly considered for both of those national teams.

Parayko is worth more.

[SutterBrother]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

It's missing the "wow" player/pick, but the value definitely feels like it's there.

Our drafting has been so spot on lately, these 3 picks feel really really huge.