C Trevor Zegras (2019, 9th, ANA) Part 2

[Dykstra]

Is it wrong to be jealous?

 

[ponder]

He's done. Concussions.

Don’t want to overly distract from the Zegras thread, but we’ll see. Guys do have brutal, repeated concussions, take some time to heal, and then get healthy and have a long, excellent career after. Patrice Bergeron, Sidney Crosby, etc.

 

[bsu]

A small flash of some of his creativity during actual NHL games.

 

[SPF6ty9]

''Trevor Zegras. Average puck skills'' - Corey Pronman for the past year

In a group that contains only Zegras and Patrick Kane, ya, I'd say he's pretty average.

 

[Peasy]

In a group that contains Zegras and Patrick Kane, ya, I'd say he's pretty average.

Do you know the definition of average?

 

[Colezuki]

Do you know the definition of average?

I think he's saying that if the comparable is P. Kane then yeah he's average not that he's average for the league.

 

[SPF6ty9]

Do you know the definition of average?

Haha maybe I should have put "a group that contains only Zegras and Kane" just to be clear. As in his hands are so good that he's average when comparing him to someone who's elite.

 

[bsu]

 

[Random Comment]

Haha maybe I should have put "a group that contains only Zegras and Kane" just to be clear. As in his hands are so good that he's average when comparing him to someone who's elite.

Well no, cause then he would be below average?

 

[OneSniffTwoSniff]

I would certainly take him over anyone in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 drafts not named Moritz Seider.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Obviously has all the offensive talent in the world. Ducks fans, how has has two way game been? I find it interesting that his draft comparable, as far as I have seen, is Clayton Keller. Seems to be more skilled and smart. Let’s see if he can really contribute to winning at a high level.

 

[Kalv]

Obviously has all the offensive talent in the world. Ducks fans, how has has two way game been? I find it interesting that his draft comparable, as far as I have seen, is Clayton Keller. Seems to be more skilled and smart. Let’s see if he can really contribute to winning at a high level.

He can certainly be better. He's good when he puts his mind into it but he is still learning when to be agressive offensively and when to be more cautious.
He is on the ice for many goals against. But I don't think it's either effort nor smarts issue. It's experience, imo.

He wants to win badly and do whatever it takes. He is improving in a lot of areas along the way and play without the puck I think will surely get better for him. Especially because now we still bench him often, actually

 

[bsu]

 

[lwvs84]

I would certainly take him over anyone in the 2018, 2019 and 2020 drafts not named Moritz Seider.

I think he's more important to the Ducks than Seider would be because he's easier to market to the average/casual fan. Zegras both is more flashy and has the personality to draw fans in, something that Detroit really doesn't have to worry about. If the Ducks do this right (not really banking on it), they can really expand the fan base because of Z.

 

[Dominance]

He can certainly be better. He's good when he puts his mind into it but he is still learning when to be agressive offensively and when to be more cautious.
He is on the ice for many goals against. But I don't think it's either effort nor smarts issue. It's experience, imo.

He wants to win badly and do whatever it takes. He is improving in a lot of areas along the way and play without the puck I think will surely get better for him. Especially because now we still bench him often, actually

That’s putting it mildly. He’s proven he is a phenomenal offensive talent and there’s no need to beat around the bush when it comes to the defensive side. Zegras’ defensive picture is pretty ugly…but he’s half a season into his pro career. Better to prove he can score now and let the incremental defensive improvements come with time than the reverse IMO.

 

[bsu]

Zegras is already a great forechecker and backchecker... the issue is when the opposing team is cycling the puck he just isn't strong enough yet. He is going to be an elite 2 way player once he isn't built like a 17 year old, his main issues is not being able to overpower people on the boards with inside position. His stick work on the forecheck and backcheck is insane for his age.

 

[Stony Curtis]

Zegras is already a great forechecker and backchecker... the issue is when the opposing team is cycling the puck he just isn't strong enough yet. He is going to be an elite 2 way player once he isn't built like a 17 year old, his main issues is not being able to overpower people on the boards with inside position. His stick work on the forecheck and backcheck is insane for his age.

He doesn't seem to mind getting his nose dirty. I'm really looking forward to watching his development. He'll be special.

 

[Trojans86]

Zegras is already a great forechecker and backchecker... the issue is when the opposing team is cycling the puck he just isn't strong enough yet. He is going to be an elite 2 way player once he isn't built like a 17 year old, his main issues is not being able to overpower people on the boards with inside position. His stick work on the forecheck and backcheck is insane for his age.

Being exceptionally quick makes him a better defensive player. I have no doubt he will be a high end all around player because he can win pucks in all zones. His defensive awareness will continue to improve.

 

[bsu]

Z dressed up as a chauffeur/driver....

 

[Apotheosis]

One of if not my favourite recent prospect to watch play.

 

[Nino Noderreiter]

A small flash of some of his creativity during actual NHL games.

I think this is the nasiest 1.5 minute clip I've ever seen. He is pulling off moves that no one else has even thought to attempt at the NHL level and making it staples in his game.

Zegras kind of reminds of Kaprizov last year with his ability to dominate games, his creativity, and the fact that Kaprizov wasn't quite a PPG player despite dominating based on the eye test.

Zegras is insane.

 

[bsu]

 

[William H Bonney]

This is absolutely bonkers

 

[covfefe]

We knew Spicoli could shred waves but who knew he was so deft on ice

 

[KevSkillz4]

Zegras is a gift to hockey!