The goal is to bring Zegras to Montréal, to pay Anaheim with a fair/good price, and for a third team to get assets either for a Cup run, or for their rebuild
Why a 3rd team?
Because Montréal and Anaheim basically have the same Strength and Weaknesses, and because of that, they are poor trade partners
Montréal could take a bad contract, if it's for one year
Any team interested in available players from Montréal, Anaheim or both?
What would be a good template for this Trade?
The type of deal it’ll take to get zegras isn’t the type of assets a contender has openly available.
If and it’s a very big if zegras is moved, it’ll be an equally talanted RHD or winger with goal scoring upside. Maybe we’d move him for a package around a top 10 pick.
Now idk that this thread is a good idea cause we already have enough forum threads about zegras based on false narratives.
So for the record
- defensively he needs work(as do most young players especially centers) , but it’s very salvageable in that aspect…. He plays on a ducks team that as a whole is terrible defensively. He took steps in the right direction this season and was putting in work in all 3 zones.
- cant win with him in playoffs, is absurd statement with no actual base to go off of…. He’s been a big game player throughout his career, hasn’t played a big game at nhl level so idk where that narrative even comes from.
- toxic player…. Again you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone in the ducks locker or org that hates zegras and thinks he’s a shit person.
- just because PV has listened to offers doesn’t mean he’s selling low or even available. It’s pvs job to make best team he can, we have center depth/ high pick incoming, if PV can find a good hockey trade for a piece that he sees expendable then it’s his job to at least hear/look at options. Just like it’s other gms job to find young talent to help build their roster around.
Any player could be available at the right cost.