Habs need to find that depreciated asset - all roads IMO lead to Zegras.
- Talent / vision / skill / pace all meet Habs prototype
- Familiarity factor: close to Caufield from
USNTDP, played for MSL and Hughes in youth hockey - so they “know” the person behind the NHL player
- Age, contractual obligations, acquisition cost align w Habs needs / wants / abilities
- Personality - which this org puts a lot of emphasis on would thrive in Mtl market
But there is a fairly sizable unknown factor involved, can MSLs hockey whisperer abilities transform Zegras into a more complete hockey player (I.e 200ft 2C)?
A deal for Zegras has the potential to be a grandslam and if it fails, acquisition cost shouldn’t be as significant to make it regrettable, but there is no guarantee ..