Player Discussion Trevor Zegras : Part III

[DavidBL]

I know his production was essentially flat this year in worse circumstances, which is arguably evidence for improvement, to me Z took a clear step back this year. He was a passenger in a lot of games and he didn't leave the safety of the perimeter much except on the rush. I didn't see a lack of effort from him at all but I don't think he had much of an idea of how to handle himself this year.

Hopefully with a mental refresh and a coaching reset he can take a leap forward next year.

I wonder how much of that was him trying to improve on the D side doing what Eakins wanted. I'd say what you described was kind of common throughout the whole team.

 

[Leonardo87]

I’ve stopped reading that Zegras thread in the main forum. I get drawn back to it from likes I receive with one of my posts there.

Wish the thread would just sink to the abyss of that forum.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I’ve stopped reading that Zegras thread in the main forum. I get drawn back to it from likes I receive with one of my posts there.

Wish the thread would just sink to the abyss of that forum.

I have found that there’s little said after the first page that isn’t already covered on the subject. I seldom read any thread past page 1. Try it sometime.

 

[Rasp]

When do people think we are going to sign Z up to a new contract? Seems like something you want to get done as a priority

 

[WhatTheDuck]

 

[Gliff]

Let scouts do their scouts job.
It’s crazy when you hear this shit. Apparently they wanted Stutzle also.

 

[Kalv]

Let scouts do their scouts job.
It’s crazy when you hear this shit. Apparently they wanted Stutzle also.

LMAO, this is legendary, if true.

 

[Goose of Reason]

There were rumours we liked Broberg a lot. Imagine where we'd be with Broberg instead of Z. Yikes.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

There were rumours we liked Broberg a lot. Imagine where we'd be with Broberg instead of Z. Yikes.

I remember GM Murray saying they were looking for a center in the 2019 draft. We almost came away with two centers if Vegas didn't draft Krebs at 17th overall. We kept the late first and second round picks, which became LW Tracey and LD/RD LaCombe.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Caufield agrees to 8-year, $62.8 million contract with Canadiens | NHL.com

Forward could have been restricted free agent, had surgery after season-ending shoulder injury in January

www.nhl.com

This makes me nervous about what Zegras will now demand

 

[GunnarStahl]

Caufield agrees to 8-year, $62.8 million contract with Canadiens | NHL.com

Forward could have been restricted free agent, had surgery after season-ending shoulder injury in January

www.nhl.com

This makes me nervous about what Zegras will now demand

If anything it reassures me personally, that Z could come in at 8 mil or less. Caufield and Z in my opinion, are comparable talents, and if anything Caufield has been more impressive in the NHL so far. Caufield was on pace for 46 goals, twice as much as Z’s 23 goals on the season. Caufield had more goals in half the games as Z. Obviously Z has the edge in play making but both will be offensive dynamos. I’m still of the opinion Z will clock in at 7.5-8.25 if he signs for 8 years.

 

[mightyquack]

Caufield getting a bumper contract having basically missed 1/3rd of possible NHL games in his first two seasons, not bad.

 

[Rybread86]

Bratt signs today for 8 x 7.875

With all of these signings and given where Zegras is compared to a lot of them, I dont see him getting over 8mil.

Im going to guess 8x7.75

 

[Leonardo87]

LOL, anytime I see this thread bumped. I think he may have signed, or there is news that they are close.

 

[Rybread86]

LOL, anytime I see this thread bumped. I think he may have signed, or there is news that they are close.

Well now Im just going to mess with you...

 

[Ducks DVM]

Bratt signs today for 8 x 7.875

With all of these signings and given where Zegras is compared to a lot of them, I dont see him getting over 8mil.

Im going to guess 8x7.75

Bratt had 100 points in 185 games at the end of his ELC, with seasons of 35, 33, and 32 points. . Zegras has 139 in 180, with seasons of 13 (in 24 GP), 61, and 65 points. These guys are not comparables at this point of their respective careers.

 

[Leonardo87]

Bratt had 100 points in 185 games at the end of his ELC, with seasons of 35, 33, and 32 points. . Zegras has 139 in 180, with seasons of 13 (in 24 GP), 61, and 65 points. These guys are not comparables at this point of their respective careers.

Imagine if the Ducks were good and with depth?

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

Bratt had 100 points in 185 games at the end of his ELC, with seasons of 35, 33, and 32 points. . Zegras has 139 in 180, with seasons of 13 (in 24 GP), 61, and 65 points. These guys are not comparables at this point of their respective careers.

They’re not really comparable but I don’t think that all goes in Zegras’ favour. Bratt’s deal covers only 1 RFA year and 7 UFA years while any deal Zegras signs would cover 5 RFA years if it’s that long. You can make a case he should probably get less on an 8 year length, to be honest, although I don’t know if I would.

 

[Ducks DVM]

They’re not really comparable but I don’t think that all goes in Zegras’ favour. Bratt’s deal covers only 1 RFA year and 7 UFA years while any deal Zegras signs would cover 5 RFA years if it’s that long. You can make a case he should probably get less on an 8 year length, to be honest, although I don’t know if I would.

The counterpoint is that Zegras was producing in his 2nd and 3rd year what took Bratt until his 5th. Bratt turns 25 next month, Zegras turned 22 3 months ago. Zegras at 8 years takes him through his prime, Bratt will be getting paid into his early 30’s when his production will be falling off, and thus is much more likely to be a “bad contract” by the end of it.

Bratt is the comp for Terry, not Zegras.

 

[Kalv]

LOL, anytime I see this thread bumped. I think he may have signed, or there is news that they are close.

haha I was affraid n whe was an incident after he spoke with Cronin as they both are apparently talking in one of the days now Their relationship will be interesting to see. I support Cronins wish to make Zegras a better 2-way player, but I have no idea of his actions to do so. A lot of things can go wrong. I trust Zegras will be fine, he's really dedicated, but you never know, especially a long offseason makes you think about it more.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Vipers31]

Damn. I’m in Montreal right now, so starting now I’ll start thinking vaguely similar looking dudes are him.

 

[70sSanO]

Bet they carded at every stop.

John

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

Zegras is going to have a big ol beak by the time his career is done, especially with how annoying he is on the ice.

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Zegras is going to have a big ol beak by the time his career is done, especially with how annoying he is on the ice.

Zegras looks like young 1980s Sean Penn there. Zegras is a much nicer guy than Sean Penn though.