REPORT: Flyers Showing Interest In Trevor Zegras

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras is garnering considerable attention in the trade market, and the Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly shown interest in acquiring him.

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras is garnering considerable attention in the trade market, and the Philadelphia Flyers have reportedly shown interest in acquiring him.

According to The Fourth Period, Zegras has as many as eight NHL teams interested in acquiring him, with more that could be in the mix. 

"At least eight teams have expressed serious interest in Zegras, including the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres, and I believe other clubs have also been in the mix," Pagnotta writes.

The 2019 9th overall pick has been a solid offensive contributor with some highlight reel plays. Last season for the Ducks, Zegras dealt with injuries and only played 31 games. He scored six goals and nine assists.

One of his best highlights came in 2021 when he flipped a puck over the net for an assist. 

Zegras and the Ducks disagreed about his latest contract. He didn't sign his three-year $17,250,000 contract until Oct. 2nd, which caused him to miss part of training camp. He was able to start the regular season on time. 

Question marks surround the 23-year-old's ability to become an elite centerman in the NHL. Part of the disagreement between the Ducks and Zegras' camp was that comparable players like Nick Suzuki and Matthew Boldy have signed long-term extensions. Boldy's contract with the Minnesota Wild has a $7 million AAV.

Zegras' high skill and offensive hockey IQ are great, but if a player wants to earn elite NHL player status money, he's got to round out the rest of his game. 

With Matvei Michkov reportedly on his way to the Flyers this summer, trading for Zegras doesn't seem to make sense, given what the top prospect brings. The assets needed to acquire Zegras would be high; reports say his price is high.

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