Trevor Zegras blockbuster trade leaked by Insider
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In June, during the NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas, a trade involving Trevor Zegras between the Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens nearly came to fruition.
Montreal, actively seeking offensive help, was close to finalizing a deal that would have sent Trevor Zegras and a second-round pick to the Canadiens. Anaheim would have received defenseman Logan Mailloux and a first-round pick in exchange.
The trade fell through at the last minute when the Canadiens' target, Michael Hage, was still available at their second pick of the first round. Marco Normandin reported that the Canadiens and Ducks had a deal in place, but it was scrapped just before the draft pick. Montreal seemed to prioritize selecting Hage, which likely influenced their decision to withdraw from the trade.
"According to Marco Normandin, the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks had a trade lined up that would have sent Zegras and a 2nd round draft pick to Montreal for a package including the 1st round pick they eventually used to select Michael Hage. Apparently, the trade was denied in the final moments leading to the pick, as it's fair to assume Montreal was counting on Hage being available, which may have been the deciding factor in the deal." Keiran Bray of Hockey Talk Daily said.
Zegras, 23, had a challenging 2023-24 season, limited to 31 games due to injuries. He recorded 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists), 30 penalty minutes, and a minus-one rating. Despite this setback, the Bedford, New York native remains with the Ducks. As training camps approach mid-September, it will be intriguing to see if any teams will make increased trade offers for Zegras.
Source: Hockey Talk Daily
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