Proposal: Weegar to Anaheim

[Sendhelp2Anaheim]

I’d love weeger but I assume Calgary would want more than I was comfortable parting with.

 

[Fig]

I’d love weeger but I assume Calgary would want more than I was comfortable parting with.

I assume the counter will be for Andersson ... and then fans on both sides respectfully decline and high 5 each other wishing each other a good off season/draft.

 

[HanSolo]

Personally I think Helleson is rapidly becoming one of Anaheim's most overrated players and Gaucher might cap out as a decent fourth liner.

I still don't really see a huge need for the Ducks to do this. Weegar would be a great add but there's already a huge logjam on the blueline in front of developing talent.

I think I'd rather see them keep 10th and explore different trade avenues but I wouldn't be upset if this thing that definitely won't happen did happen.

 

[JPeeper]

It was on a site that said NHL Rumours. There are many sites that postulate trades and if someone here feels it is not legitimate then they really need to spell out the 'legitimate' ones.

No different from the so-called NHL 'Insiders' that pontificate daily on their supposed 'rumours'.

The site is bullshit. I don't want to ruin anyone's fantasies, but literally no site is credible and they are all bullshit, ALL OF THEM.

There are legit insiders out there, but there usually no names (like there is a couple guys on CalgaryPuck who have legitimate sources who has proven to be right about all things Flames).

 

[Djp]

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The guy's primary partner this season was Joel freaking Hanley. A career #7.

last 3-4 yrs of that contract are looking bad

 

[Bounces R Way]

Nah. Weegar and his immaculate vibes stay. He's on a great deal and will be a great mentor for the youngster blueliners we're already stocked with. Ducks can keep that package of whatever.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

last 3-4 yrs of that contract are looking bad

You a time traveler? Tell me the lotto numbers while you're at it

 

[n8]

Trouba, Gudas, Weegar, all on one team. Heads will be flying.

 

[Sendhelp2Anaheim]

Trouba, Gudas, Weegar, all on one team. Heads will be flying.

Its okay if gudas/Trouba stay around we have Solberg coming shortly

 

[tradestheyen]

As a Ducks fan, I'd love him. 6.5mm is nothing for an RD of his caliber. He can produce at a high level for 4 of his 6 years left, and then bottom pair or buyout for those final 2. Really hope this one is true.

 

[lanceuppercut75]

There's a (small) chance that Radim Mrtka is the next Weegar. Trade up to 7 or 8 and draft him, or hope he falls to 10. Keep Helleson, keep Gaucher. Draft another key player into your core.

He could also be the next Carlo or Ristolainen though. There's no guarantee with prospects.

 

[Bobby Ryan Getzlaf]

As a Ducks fan, I’d rather they not make this trade.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

There's a (small) chance that Radim Mrtka is the next Weegar. Trade up to 7 or 8 and draft him, or hope he falls to 10. Keep Helleson, keep Gaucher. Draft another key player into your core.

He could also be the next Carlo or Ristolainen though. There's no guarantee with prospects.

Or they go with one of McQueen/O'Brien/Martin which ever one is there at #10 and just be epic strong down the middle.

 

[WhyVerbeekWhy]

Cannot see Calgary trading Weegar this summer - nor for this package - but as a Ducks fan, would absolutely love this. Upgrading Helleson to Weegar is a no-brainer if the cost is basically our 10th to do so (other pieces negligible).

 

[alphafox]

The tricky thing is he's worth too much on-ice to the Flames, and is easily worth 10oa for a team that's in a better position to contend in the next few years, but most of those teams don't have a 10oa to give. The kind of team that would value him most probably has a late 1st at best, if they haven't given it up already.

For a team like Anaheim, probably not worth it ... while they're trying to get better, they're only one year out of absolute bottom feeder status, so giving up significant assets for a 31 year old is not the best play. It's one thing to give up virtually nothing of consequence for a Trouba or Kreider, those were practically free pickups for them, but that's not what this would be.

This is why I think the Jackets are a prime trade partner if Calgary is considering trading Weegar (or more likely Andersson) Close enough to being competitive to make this type of move but also have the assets and cap space to make it work.

 

[DropIt]

Weegar is still improving imo. He's going to be great for years, likely our next captain.

That being said I'd do this trade immediately and re-sign Andersson.

What exactly is enticing about it?

Weegar and 32 for 10 in a unanimously weak draft? Id be more inclined to just trade Weegar for a good/young NHL player

 

[DJJones]

What exactly is enticing about it?

Weegar and 32 for 10 in a unanimously weak draft? Id be more inclined to just trade Weegar for a good/young NHL player

Sure, someone giving up a good young center I'd trade Weegar for as well.

Weegar is great but doesn't fit our timeline. I don't think Andersson gets you into the top 10/good young center range but he's good enough to re-sign and fill the gap.

 

[LuGBuG]

An article in NHL Trade rumours suggests this:

Flames send to Anaheim:

McKenzie Weegar
2025 32nd overall pick (Florida)

Ducks send to Calgary
D Drew Helleson 6'3" 213 lb right shot
C Nathan Gauche 6'3" 207 lb right shot (2022 22nd overall)
2025 1st 10th overall
2027 2nd (St. Louis)

Anaheim Ducks Circling Flames' MacKenzie Weegar in Blockbuster Trade Rumor - NHL Trade Rumors

The Anaheim Ducks are reportedly targeting MacKenzie Weegar to bolster their defense. Could a trade involving a top-10 pick make them a playoff contender?

www.nhltraderumor.com

As a Flames fan, I'd be loathe to trade our best D-man under any circumstance.

But I would do this proposal in a heartbeat if only because, on the surface, it appears to be lopsidedly in Calgary's favour.

Done for this Ducks fan

 

[DropIt]

Sure, someone giving up a good young center I'd trade Weegar for as well.

Weegar is great but doesn't fit our timeline. I don't think Andersson gets you into the top 10/good young center range but he's good enough to re-sign and fill the gap.

Tough to say what the timeliness is, as we don't have a concrete answer as to what the Flames are even doing. I do agree though, he should be on the table.

Probably still wouldn't jump at the first C+ offer thrown my way either. This one stinks