Mackenzie Weegar lets the Flames know if he's willing to re-sign with them
When the Flames acquired Jonathan Huberdeau and Mackenzie Weegar, the real question surrounding the trade was, "could the Flames get the players extended?" Well after signing Jonathan Huberdeau to an 8-year deal it now appears the Flames received even more great news.
According to TSN's Salim Valji, Weegar has a «strong, genuine desire» to re-sign with the Flames.
«I believe both parties will engage next week in conversations about an extension for the Flames defenceman.»
The 206th pick in 2013 has emerged into a top pairing defender during his six seasons in Florida. He scored 8 goals and 44 points during the 2021-2022 season. He was a very impressive plus 40 for the President Trophy winning Panthers.
Weegar has one year remaining on his contract at a cap hit of $3.25 million.
If he does sign, Weegar would be following in the footsteps of fellow trade piece Jonathan Huberdeau, who inked an eight-year, $84 million deal on Thursday. The two were acquired as part of a package for Matthew Tkachuk in a blockbuster deal earlier this summer.
"You want to play for a team that wants you," Huberdeau told reporters via Zoom on Friday, "Talking to all the management, they seem really excited and I made up my mind I want to play there. I want to play in Calgary. And we got it done. I'm really excited.
Hopefully he signs too.»
Hopefully he signs too.»
| POLL | ||
With Huberdeau signed long term, do the Flames officially win the trade? | ||
| Yes, Huberdeau is the better player | 109 | 52.2 % |
| Only if they can get Weegar signed long term too | 57 | 27.3 % |
| Nope, Florida has Tkachuk for his prime years | 43 | 20.6 % |
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