What’s going on with Zegras?

[StreetHawk]

Zegras is the first draft pick of the rebuild. The next 3 first rounders, Tracey, Drysdale, Perreault are all gone. Zegras had to develop under the Eakins regime, which was terrible structure or no structure.

Hasn't adjusted to Cronin or fit in well with Cronin. Either he's a fit or he's not. Whether Cronin lasts will be dependent on how or whether the other kids develop like Carlsson, MacTavish, Mint, Zell, etc. If those guys do, then Zegras will be moved. If the other kids don't develop, then Verbeek will have to admit that his coaching hire was wrong and make a HC change. And see if that turns it around for Zegras.

 

[BraveCanadian]

As with most hype trains, sooner or later reality wins.

 

[HanSolo]

Zegras is the first draft pick of the rebuild. The next 3 first rounders, Tracey, Drysdale, Perreault are all gone. Zegras had to develop under the Eakins regime, which was terrible structure or no structure.

Hasn't adjusted to Cronin or fit in well with Cronin. Either he's a fit or he's not. Whether Cronin lasts will be dependent on how or whether the other kids develop like Carlsson, MacTavish, Mint, Zell, etc. If those guys do, then Zegras will be moved. If the other kids don't develop, then Verbeek will have to admit that his coaching hire was wrong and make a HC change. And see if that turns it around for Zegras.

Man I really hope what you mean by this is Cronin gets the axe if these kids haven't developed enough by mid season this year. If we have to wait until you can say these kids aren't developing *period* to fire this idiot, then Ducks fans might as well get ready for another 4-8 years of rebuilding through the draft.

 

[StreetHawk]

Man I really hope what you mean by this is Cronin gets the axe if these kids haven't developed enough by mid season this year. If we have to wait until you can say these kids aren't developing *period* to fire this idiot, then Ducks fans might as well get ready for another 4-8 years of rebuilding through the draft.

He's PV's first HC hire, so he's going to want to give him as much rope as possible, but your concern is valid that you don't want to waste another half season if the first 40 don't show much results for the development of the kids. Not likely to hire the next permanent coach mid season. So, which interim one would be able to come in and get it turned around?

 

[Baksfamous112]

I think coaching change/ or trade he’ll be fine.

Maybe even just going back to center.

But right now he looks like he’s lackin confidence… when he’s on he’s great at attacking the defense(specially 1 on 1) and creating passing lanes, and using his vision to find those lanes…. he hasn’t really done that this season, not nearly as much in years past . Team is trying to get him to play a dump and chase style , but he’s at his best when he’s carrying the puck…. It’s just not a great fit in Anaheim with what they want him to do.

He hasn’t looked bad, he just doesn’t look like himself this year… and idk where you saw him get praise…. Lol he was getting dragged by opposing fans mostly

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[BuiumSaveUs]

He seems like an incredible buy low if you can put him in the right situation. I think if you put him on a line with Boldy and Ek he’s be awesome. I don’t think Guerin would be a fan of his overall game though and probably doesn’t actually consider him a target. I would do 1st + prospect for him forsure

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

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He’s just much more comfortable at center…. His biggest flaw at center was defensively… but I think he’s taken big strides on that aspect of his game…. Hoping we continue to let him do his thing at center.

 

[57special]

He seems like an incredible buy low if you can put him in the right situation. I think if you put him on a line with Boldy and Ek he’s be awesome. I don’t think Guerin would be a fan of his overall game though and probably doesn’t actually consider him a target. I would do 1st + prospect for him forsure

TBF, you put just about anyone on a line with JEE and Boldy and they'd do fine.

1st + Ohgren.... I'd do it, but it would make for a bad team fit if Zegras is really best as a C. JEE has to play C, and I've never seen Rossi play anything other than C. Where does that leave Zegras? He might like being a C, but his FO ability and defensive play makes Marco Rossi look like Patrice Bergeron.

I would imagine ANA would want Yurov +, if not Buium or Rossi. I don't know that I am crazy about any of those trades. It's hard to really know how to evaluate Zegras right now. It's completely within the realm of possibility that he and Boldy take off together offensively, while JEE does the heavy lifting otherwise. He could also come to MN and continue the downward trend of the past two seasons. It's pretty rare to see a young player like him disappear after two vg offensive years as a 20-21 yo.

MN certainly has some pieces that might interest ANA.

 

[PaulD]

Zegras is playing on a Ducks team that isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so whatever he does or doesn't do really has no effect on anything so long as he avoids injury. The checks will clear either way. So why not just kick back and enjoy the Newport Beach lifestyle and not overly exert yourself to no meaningful purpose?

Would love to have him in Vegas.

And wouldn't want you working at my company or playing for my team.

 

[SeanMoneyHands]

Trade him to a team like Calgary and watch him breakout into a 80pt player.

Kuzmenko for Zegras.