MacKenzie Weegar

MacKenzie Weegar

29-Year-Old DefensemanD
Calgary Flames
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed an eight-year, $50 million extension with the Flames in October of 2022.
Logs assist in win
DCalgary Flames
April 12, 2023
Weegar notched an assist, three shots on goal, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
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Weegar set up the second of Nikita Zadorov's three goals in the game. The helper allowed Weegar to end the season on a high note as he snapped a four-game drought. The 29-year-old finished his first year with the Flames at four goals, 27 assists, 160 shots on net, 186 hits, 117 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 81 appearances.
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2022–23 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    21:06
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:58
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:43
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2020–21
22:07
0:25
2:40
2021–22
23:22
0:40
2:46
2022–23
21:06
0:58
1:43
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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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Stays warm with helper
DCalgary Flames
April 2, 2023
Weegar logged an assist, five shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
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Provides two assists vs. Vancouver
DCalgary Flames
March 31, 2023
Weegar recorded two assists in the Flames' 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver on Friday.
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Opens scoring in win
DCalgary Flames
March 25, 2023
Weegar scored a goal on four shots, went plus-3 and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.
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Supplies helper in Thursday's loss
DCalgary Flames
March 24, 2023
Weegar notched an assist, four shots on goal, four blocked shots, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
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Records three points Saturday
DCalgary Flames
March 18, 2023
Weegar supplied a goal and two assists in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Dallas.
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