Mammoth’s Weegar Comments on Players Leaving Canada

Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar expressed disappointment over NHL players leaving Canadian cities, emphasizing his positive experience playing in Calgary. He highlighted the passionate fanbase in Canada but acknowledged that other markets, like Utah, may offer more incentives. Weegar, who began his career with the Florida Panthers and was traded to Calgary in 2022, reflects on recent player movements, including fellow Canadians Tkachuk and Hughes, who sought trades from their teams. Notably, all high-profile players involved in these requests are American, with some, like Connor Hellebuyck, publicly stating their desire to leave.

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