Ianturnedbull
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Speculation: The Athletic-“So, it’s easy to imagine a scenario in which the Ducks move on from Zegras..."
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All these overwhelming "The Ducks are going to trade Zegras" rumors seemed to start right with the Drysdale trade.
Apparently the "logic" of them is that both Drysdale & Zegras held out on contract negotiations during training camp. "Drysdale got traded therefore it's only logical that Zegras must be gone too..."
That's it, I've seen no other reason for them other than people making silly predictions to bring eyeballs to whatever hack column they wrote.
Could they trade him? Sure, pretty much anyone can be had for a price. If Chicago offered Bedard and their 1st this year for Carlsson, I'm sure PV would swing by Leo's apartment and help him pack. But unless it's one hell of a return, Zegras isn't going anywhere.
Apparently the "logic" of them is that both Drysdale & Zegras held out on contract negotiations during training camp. "Drysdale got traded therefore it's only logical that Zegras must be gone too..."
That's it, I've seen no other reason for them other than people making silly predictions to bring eyeballs to whatever hack column they wrote.
Could they trade him? Sure, pretty much anyone can be had for a price. If Chicago offered Bedard and their 1st this year for Carlsson, I'm sure PV would swing by Leo's apartment and help him pack. But unless it's one hell of a return, Zegras isn't going anywhere.
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“He could have value in a slumping market”……
What kind of crap is that? He’s had two 60 plus seasons already, and he’s having a bad year. Obviously he would have value to anyone. I’m not a Ducks fan and I’m not the biggest Zegras fan but this desire to act like he‘s played himself out of the league is petty and sad. Hopefully he heals up well and stays a Duck while getting back on track.
What kind of crap is that? He’s had two 60 plus seasons already, and he’s having a bad year. Obviously he would have value to anyone. I’m not a Ducks fan and I’m not the biggest Zegras fan but this desire to act like he‘s played himself out of the league is petty and sad. Hopefully he heals up well and stays a Duck while getting back on track.
Setting aside the reality that Zegras really isn't the prototypical GMPV type of player, I see two major factors that might push Zegras out of Anaheim:
1. The Ducks win the lottery and draft Celebrini.
2. The ability of Zegras to play LW. With Carlsson and McTavish in 1C/2C slots (and Gauthier now in the fold as another option), there is no room for Zegras to play center on the team. Can he (or will he) be able to excel as a LW going forward? If not, a trade will ultimately have to happen.
1. The Ducks win the lottery and draft Celebrini.
2. The ability of Zegras to play LW. With Carlsson and McTavish in 1C/2C slots (and Gauthier now in the fold as another option), there is no room for Zegras to play center on the team. Can he (or will he) be able to excel as a LW going forward? If not, a trade will ultimately have to happen.
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If this trade happens
I feel it is going to be one of those
“That’s it?” Type of returns in what it cost.
I feel it is going to be one of those
“That’s it?” Type of returns in what it cost.
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Even if Verbeek wasnt a fan there would probably be pressure to keep him. The Ducks will be good soonish and having a marketable guy to help draw attention will increase sales.
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I think the issue is 24 and under top 6 centers are never moved…
A center prospect gauthier just returned a top young dmen + 2nds.
A ton of teams would be in on zegras, and we don’t need to move him and he hasn’t asked for a trade…. Like tom suggested maybe if we win draft lottery we move zegras at draft for a high pick to grab a dmen with upside
Because he generates clicks
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This would be the best press box line in Torts history
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Pretty much yea. And when you look at his stats and his play, "that's it?" Is an appropriate reaction relative to the hype he gets.
Guy is the definition of all flash no substance. If you just watch highlights on tiktok you'd think he was an elite player.
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There was zero smoke around the Drysdale trade, the Ducks org is sealed up so tight that smoke is practically evidence against something being on the table.
The Zegras stuff isn't so much smoke as a snowball effect: one guy sees the Drysdale trade and decides he wants to latch onto it so he makes something up for clicks, he gets the clicks, so everyone else piles on. Similar thing happens with Gibson every offseason, Ducks fans are pretty used to it.
as a Chicago fan we do not need zegras. we have a ton of smaller stature forwards. that are AVG defense. would I take him. yes would I pay the ask for him? no. I think of the bottom feeders sJ would make the most sense. maybe somethig around will smith for zegras might make sense. I agree that SJ needs a player to get a few people in the seats.
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there's also been smoke for years about Gibson being traded. it's just a bunch of "insiders" spouting nonsense for clicks
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Problem is most people even on hfboards just watch the TikTok’s and have those same expectations…. But don’t really watch his play outside of the tiktok.
I also can’t help but roll my eyes in regards to discussing a PV type when he has seen first hand a mini dynasty be run by a Kucherov and Point. I’m not saying zegras will ever be nearly as good, or that Verbeek doesn’t prioritize certain tools clearly. But I can’t imagine there is any actual desire to move Zegras other than a clearly good hockey trade (like moving a D in surplus for a goal scoring winger that was at a deficit) and that he doesn’t sit around going ‘smol boy bad’
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This is what makes me laugh. People on these board excoriate Zegras at every opportunity because they think he's just a trick-shot maker and a soft little b---h. But when the concept of a trade arises and they start to imagine him on their team, they want him. Which is it? Is he soft or is he a player you'd want wearing your team's sweater?
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There may come a time where the Ducks entertain trading Zegras but I highly doubt it is any time soon. They'll probably want to see where they get seeded in the draft and how some of their other high end prospects develop first.
However if they were to get first overall in this draft then maybe.
However if they were to get first overall in this draft then maybe.
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If Zegras won't be a center in Anaheim, and someone wants him to play center for them, then I think a trade probably makes sense just from a relative value standpoint. I don't think Anaheim will trade him this year given that his value is at its lowest though.
Boston should be all over this if he's available
