MacKenzie Weegar

MacKenzie Weegar

30-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.
Earns two points in overtime loss
DCalgary Flames
December 5, 2024
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.
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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 slightly 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.
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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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Notches power-play helper
DCalgary Flames
December 3, 2024
Weegar produced a power-play assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
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Distributes three assists
DCalgary Flames
November 21, 2024
Weegar logged three assists, seven shots on goal, four hits and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.
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Pockets helper in win
DCalgary Flames
November 15, 2024
Weegar notched an assist, four shots on goal, four blocked shots and two hits in Friday's 2-0 win over the Predators.
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Earns two assists
DCalgary Flames
November 9, 2024
Weegar contributed two assists in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Buffalo.
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Logs power-play assist
DCalgary Flames
November 8, 2024
Weegar registered a power-play assist, four shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.
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Not playing for Team Canada
DCalgary Flames
April 19, 2024
Weegar will not represent Canada at the World Championship in May, according to Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.
ANALYSIS
Weegar said Friday that he was "banged up" and thus wasn't interested in playing for Team Canada. Weegar had a fabulous season with 20 goals, 32 assists, 194 hits and 200 blocked shots in 82 games for the Flames.
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