Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras joins the Detroit Red Wings in a proposed blockbuster
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An NHL trade analyst has suggested the Red Wings could acquire Ducks forward Trevor Zegras, a deal that could be negotiated between friends Steve Yzerman and Pat Verbeek.
The Red Wings once again missed the postseason, making 9 straight years of non-playoff hockey in Detroit, the longest drought in team history.
There was a notable quote from Dylan Larkin, who expressed disappointment over the lack of a meaningful move to pick up more talent at the Trade Deadline.
Per NHL insider Brennan McClain of Pro Hockey Rumors, a deal could materialize between the Red Wings and Ducks for Trevor Zegras, who could use a change of scenery.
Now it's time for the area of need that has plagued the Red Wings for a few years. After signing Andrew Copp and J.T. Compher in back-to-back offseasons, and sparingly using top-10 draft selection Marco Kasper as a center this year, it's apparent that Detroit still needs a legitimate second-line center. For better or for worse, the Red Wings will use Dylan Larkin as their first-line center.
There is a valid argument that his ceiling is that of an above-average second-line center. But with six years left on his extension and the unlikelihood of Detroit finding a better option, his role is likely secured for the foreseeable future Jared McCann of the Seattle Kraken and Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks represent quality options the Red Wings could pursue via trade this offseason.
Zegras is in the final year of his contract with the Ducks with an AAV (average annual value) of $5.75 million.
Red Wings fans already remember Zegras from an incident that took place earlier this season when he delivered a dirty head shot to Detroit forward Michael Rasmussen, which initially went unpenalized but later resulted in a multi-game suspension.
Zegras was limited to 57 games, scoring 32 points (12G, 20A).
| POLL | ||
MAI 20 | 136 ANSWERS Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras joins the Detroit Red Wings in a proposed blockbuster Should the Red Wings try and swing a trade for Trevor Zegras? | ||
| Yes | 57 | 41.9 % |
| No | 79 | 58.1 % |
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