US EditionTrevor Zegras: Philadelphia Flyers Receive Former Top-Ten Draft Pick in Latest Trade
- On Monday, the Anaheim Ducks traded 24-year-old center Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers, ending his five-year tenure with the Ducks.
- The trade resulted from the Ducks' decision to retool their roster after sustained playoff drought and Zegras' injury struggles in recent seasons.
- Despite missing 22 games last season due to a torn meniscus and battling both a groin injury and a surgically repaired broken ankle, Zegras still managed to record 32 points across 57 games.
- The Ducks acquired center Ryan Poehling, along with this year’s second-round draft selection at number 45 and a fourth-round pick for the following year, while GM Pat Verbeek expressed gratitude to Zegras for his six years with the team.
- The trade reunites Zegras with longtime friend and defenseman Jamie Drysdale in Philadelphia, signaling the Flyers' focus on strengthening their center position under new coach Rick Tocchet.
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