Ducks Rumors: Analyst Predicts When The Ducks Will Trade Trevor Zegras

ESPN analyst Greg Wyshynski has predicted that the Anaheim Ducks will trade Trevor Zegras after the 2024-25 season, ending ongoing speculation about his future with the team.

Zegras, one of the NHL's most dynamic offensive players, had a disappointing 2023-24 season, scoring just 15 points in 31 games before suffering a broken ankle.

Despite his recent struggles, Zegras remains under contract through 2025-26, giving the Ducks the luxury of time to decide his fate. Wyshynski suggests that Anaheim GM Pat Verbeek could be waiting for Zegras' value to rebound before making a move.

Trevor Zegras was mic’d up Wednesday night and it was about as silly as you would expect 🎙️😅

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Zegras' trade candidacy first gained traction last January, but Verbeek chose not to move him when his value was low due to injuries and a contract dispute.

Wyshynski now believes the Ducks may look to deal him in the offseason if he improves his performance.

"The guess here is that he's moved in the offseason, with one year left before restricted free agency," Wyshynski said. The Ducks could leverage a stronger 2024-25 season from Zegras to maximize his trade value, especially if his stats inflate enough to "entice trade partners to really up their antes."

In honour of Trevor Zegras' silky new mullet, here are some of the most iconic mullets in NHL history 🥬🥬

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