So what you're saying is you're using this year's offense and last year's defense to make your point? Because last year, he was one of the top offensive players on the team, this year his defense actually looked decent. The numbers are bad because of a 12 game stretch where his line looked dangerous but just couldn't finish (mostly Terry who just didn't look right for most of the season until lately). Another Ducks fan posted it, Ducks are 9-10-1 with Zegras so they're 10-23-1 without him. Having him on the ice clearly makes a difference.
Coaches love Zegras, teammates love him, he's good with the fans... Ducks have no reason to give him away. Most drafts (not counting 2023) have 2-4 players as good/better than him in the top 10, and this draft looks like one where 2-12 is a toss up. There will probably be one or two guys outside if Celebrini that are clearly better, but no one knows who they are. If you're talking 8-10 pick, there's a good chance those guys are not there. Ducks have Zegras under contract for 2 more years then he's a RFA. There is no reason to sell him for lesser pieces.
Edit: the record was just posted above too.