@Ducks DVM to give credit to. If we trade Zegras it won’t be for Futures or other teams scraps Like some fans think it will take. It will be for a Top pairing D of the similar age of Z.
If Verbeek is going to trade Zegras, it better be an overpay, I don’t want crappy late 1st round picks. It will be a similar trade like with Drysdale but a much better return for Anaheim.
Can we survive without Z? Well if depends how Carlsson , McTavish, and Gauthier progress. We already know what we have with Terry. Carlsson and Mac are already looking like Top 6 fixtures. Gauthier has shown a lot of potential but can he translate that to the NHL level? it‘s too early to tell.
Hate to lose Z , part of me will want to be yelling at Verbeek and will want him fired, but have learned not to get too attached to players. It all depends what the return is. I just think now is the worst time to trade him, you have 2 years after this one on his contract. We will have 2 full seasons of Carlsson, McTavish, Zegras, and Gauthier in that time. So it gives Verbeek some time to asses the situation. Pulling the trigger now where Z‘s value is lower due to missing most of this season, would be idiotic.
On a personal note, really am getting sick and tired with the Zegras to the Rangers discussion and proposals. He doesn’t address their needs. They need a 2-way C.
