Zegras has been at the center of numerous rumors over the past season, suggesting a potentially strained relationship with his current team. Now, more serious speculation is emerging online. NHL insider Rodger Hicks reported today that the Utah Hockey Club has extended a substantial trade offer to Anaheim, proposing a deal that includes Alex Kerfoot in exchange for Zegras.
Hicks also indicated that the Utah HC's offer comprises multiple prospects. With one of the NHL's stronger prospect pools, bolstered after years of Arizona's mismanagement, the team remains competitive. However, Hicks refrained from specifying the exact prospects involved in the deal. He did confirm, however, that Utah isn't the sole suitor for Zegras. According to him, both the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes have presented compelling offers for Zegras as well.
Hicks suggests that the Ducks are carefully evaluating their options while engaging in negotiations with these teams. Consequently, Anaheim emerges as a team to monitor closely in the upcoming weeks, poised to potentially make a significant offseason maneuver. If Zegras is traded, it has the potential to reshape the Ducks' identity for years ahead.