Player Discussion With the 9th pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Ducks select Trevor Zegras

[Kalv]

Interesting that both he and Turcotte finished the year with 21 point in the AHL. Turcotte did it in 32 games, Z did it in 17

 

[Mr Rogers]

Kaliyev outscored him (more games, but still higher ppg) and Byfield was just 1 point back in the same amount of gp. I think Turcotte got off to a slow start and maybe there was some injury involved there - could be wrong. Still, not a great showing. I think Z is on a different level offensively than Turcotte.

 

[duxfan1101]

Kaliyev outscored him (more games, but still higher ppg) and Byfield was just 1 point back in the same amount of gp. I think Turcotte got off to a slow start and maybe there was some injury involved there - could be wrong. Still, not a great showing. I think Z is on a different level offensively than Turcotte.

Turcotte was injured at least 3 different times throughout the season, including missing the last few. He definitely looked better as the season went on, but he clearly plays a style of hockey that lends itself to getting injured frequently.

 

[duxfan1101]

Stephens says he is working on a Zegras piece right now. Zegras said he had been skating with Drysdale, Sam Carrick, and the World Champs guys (Comtois, Henrique, Rakell, Lundestrom, Stolarz) before joining the Gulls. He also said he's been playing basketball and golf if any of you care about that.

 

[Kalv]

If you are slightly dissapointed in his AHL playoff production like me (although, he hit some posts and he wasn't bad), just a reminder to watch this:

 

[bsu]

 

[Mr Rogers]

Great to see one of our top prospects getting some attention from a leading brand. Zegs had something with chipotle a few months ago as well. Been a while since we had a player who was this marketable. Also what hands he’s got, sheesh

 

[The Mighty Duck Man]

I think he's gonna be the first Duck on the cover of an EA game, calling my shot now.

 

[ShadowDuck]

Great effort from that goalie

 

[Anaheim4ever]

Great effort from that goalie

I googled, that other guy is 5'6, a half foot shorter than Zegras.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Damn, Z's got moves. For some reason, near the end of the clip I said, "Toe pick".

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

I know that it was more of a show-off exhibition, but those hands are otherworldly. The dexterity is ridiculous.

 

[GermanRocket7]

I think he's gonna be the first Duck on the cover of an EA game, calling my shot now.

Hiller was in NHL 12 in all of Europe IIRC. Teemu was perennially in Finnland.

 

[terranraida]

I think he's gonna be the first Duck on the cover of an EA game, calling my shot now.

damn, if only ea nhl games didn't suck SO hard.

 

[405Entrance]

That goalie gave me flashbacks to when we had bernier as our backup goalie

 

[wraparound]

FWIW I noticed on his insta page he posted a close up unboxing & the skates had #46 on them. not sure if that was just Bauer using stock roster info from NHL dot com or if they asked Z what number he wanted on them. doubt BM would let him change his # while on his ELC anyway..

 

[Trojans86]

I googled, that other guy is 5'6, a half foot shorter than Zegras.

I was gonna say it looks like z may have grown lol

 

[Kalv]

FWIW I noticed on his insta page he posted a close up unboxing & the skates had #46 on them. not sure if that was just Bauer using stock roster info from NHL dot com or if they asked Z what number he wanted on them. doubt BM would let him change his # while on his ELC anyway..

That's interesting.

I expected Z to have a new number (I would like him to have 13, but 11 is a good bet as well). Ryan got a new number mid-season IIRC, Fowler, Getz, Perry got theirs after the first year I think.

 

[Magnus the Duck]

I think he's gonna be the first Duck on the cover of an EA game, calling my shot now.

Did you find it in the EA leak? : )

 

[Gliff]

I think he's gonna be the first Duck on the cover of an EA game, calling my shot now.

He is a good bet consider his flashy style is perfect for marketing.

 

[anezthes]

Did you find it in the EA leak? : )

He'll tell you for the low low price of $20. #microtransaction

 

[bsu]

Barzals impact is exactly how good I think Zegras will be. Different game but I think they both push tempo and pace very similar.

 

[Kalv]

Barzals impact is exactly how good I think Zegras will be. Different game but I think they both push tempo and pace very similar.

I would argue Zegras playing style could help him dictate the game more.
But ofc, Z needs to get to Barzals level first.

I hope Z qualifies for the rookie award next year. But the competition might be crazy with Seider, Caufield, Newhook, Byfield, and others. Also, Drysdale

 

[AngelDuck]

Trotz has turned Barzal into a fantastic two way player. I think he might win a Selke one day

 

[Quack Shot]

That's interesting.

I expected Z to have a new number (I would like him to have 13, but 11 is a good bet as well). Ryan got a new number mid-season IIRC, Fowler, Getz, Perry got theirs after the first year I think.

I thought Fowler got his mid way through his first year