‘It’s A Bit Unfortunate’: Mammoth’s MacKenzie Weegar Reacts To American Players Wanting To Be Traded Out Of Canada

September 03, 2026 11:08 PM ET Why live in Canada when you can live in America?In the landscape of the National Hockey League (NHL), one of the biggest stories centers around premium American players requesting trades to franchises in the United States.When it comes to playing in Canada, there’s a ton of pressure and scrutiny on a hockey player, and back home, there’s just a much better economic situation overall. And not just that, but the majority of the competitive teams are in America at the moment. The choice is pretty clear. (RELATED: ‘We’ll Definitely Be A Better Location’: Houston Mayor Throws Shade At Austin In Battle For NHL Expansion Franchise)Over the offseason, left wing Brady Tkachuk was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers, and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Con