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Zegras My Eichel

Created by: Andy_Dick
Team: 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens
Initial Creation Date: Jan. 17, 2024
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
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They trade Monahan and Savard in the next 2 TDL for picks plus prospects as well unless they decide to make a run this season which they should in a shallow draft year! The amount of difference between very bad teams and bad to average teams is massive this season. Ducks, CBJ, Sharks, Hawks, Senators are another level of awful at the bottom and cant be caught with the Habs more than a dozen pts up on them!
Make the final two games vs the Wings mean something in April. Which is all the more hilarious that they will do so before the Sabres/Senators 'faster and better' rebuilds
Free Agent Signings
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1$875,000
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2$1,250,000
1$1,000,000
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2$2,500,000
1$1,500,000
1$1,250,000
8$7,825,000
2$1,500,000
1$900,000
1$1,500,000
1$900,000
8$7,500,000
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  1. Zegras, Trevor
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I need a laugh.
Please tell me why Zegras deserves a better return despite being a one dimensional, defensive trainwreck that cant play down the middle with Leo Carlsson and McTavish in Anaheim. Not to mention any hypothetical trade with Z means the Ducks dont think he's a Superstar and they want to move on. Lets hear these alternate universe fallacies. My popcorn is ready.
ANA
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  1. Dufour, William [RFA Rights]
  2. 2025 1st round pick (NYI)
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  1. Lundell, Anton [RFA Rights]
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  2. 2025 1st round pick (CGY)
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2024
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23$92,000,000$85,505,833$0$1,020,000$6,494,167
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C
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$7,825,000$7,825,000
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RFA - 1
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RFA - 1
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$5,750,000$5,750,000
C, LW
RFA - 1
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$3,150,000$3,150,000
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$918,333$918,333 (Performance Bonus$1,000,000$1M)
RD
RFA - 2
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$1,500,000$1,500,000
G
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UFA - 2
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$10,500,000$10,500,000
G
NMC
UFA - 1
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$875,000$875,000
RD
RFA - 1
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$5,500,000$5,500,000
RW, LW
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UFA - 2
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Jan. 17 at 9:15 a.m.
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lots of fallacies in your own argument.

Try to think for yourself. what difference with zegra and eichel could warrant a better return?

people said the same thing about eichel (bad defensively, lazy, not a winner, bad attitue, etc etc)
Jan. 17 at 9:21 a.m.
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Quoting: drambui
lots of fallacies in your own argument.

Try to think for yourself. what difference with zegra and eichel could warrant a better return?

people said the same thing about eichel (bad defensively, lazy, not a winner, bad attitue, etc etc)


Your point is what besides trying to gaslight me?

Zegras is worth more than a top 10 pick?

If you want to talk about real differences other than any opinion, Eichel was over a PPG player and a center. Neither is Zegras.
Jan. 17 at 9:25 a.m.
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Think about this: What if another team posted that they give the Habs a 5-15 pick for Caufield?

Would you be upset?
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Jan. 17 at 9:28 a.m.
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Think about this: What if another team posted that they give the Habs a 5-15 pick for Caufield?

Would you be upset?


Caufield isn't available. Zegras is available according to Frank Seravalli and Verbeek's tastes would suggest something is cooking. As I said if the Ducks feel that Zegras is a superstar like Hughes feels Caufield is that superstar, clearly, after the KH presser then Z isnt getting dealt in the 1st place. That is the difference. Among others.
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Jan. 17 at 9:32 a.m.
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Caufield isn't available. Zegras is available according to Frank Seravalli and Verbeek's tastes would suggest something is cooking. As I said if the Ducks feel that Zegras is a superstar like Hughes feels Caufield is that superstar, clearly, after the KH presser then Z isnt getting dealt in the 1st place. That is the difference. Among others.


Statistically Zegras has had 2 x 60+ point seasons. Caufield hasn't had 1.

I would not trade them 1 for 1. I love Caufield! But you have to analyze the bias in your trade. The Ducks have not had a lot of 60+ point players in recent years. It's a tough pill to swallow that you trade a young one who is gonna get better for a single stab at a "maybe".
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Jan. 17 at 9:33 a.m.
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Quoting: Andy_Dick
Caufield isn't available. Zegras is available according to Frank Seravalli and Verbeek's tastes would suggest something is cooking. As I said if the Ducks feel that Zegras is a superstar like Hughes feels Caufield is that superstar, clearly, after the KH presser then Z isnt getting dealt in the 1st place. That is the difference. Among others.


Ducks are listening to offers, they are not seeking out to trade him.
Jan. 17 at 9:35 a.m.
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Quoting: Hockeyfan1986
Ducks are listening to offers, they are not seeking out to trade him.


This is purely hypothetical according to the talk from the pundits. And, if the pundits are correct, they are trying to trade him. So.. I go with that and not hearsay from elsewhere. I never even create this ACGM without that noise because Zegras is seriously overrated IMO as even a 60 point producer IF he can stay healthy.
Jan. 17 at 9:38 a.m.
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Isles don't need Xhekaj unless you want to take back Pelech. Romanov has been great in the role that Xhekaj would have here.
Jan. 17 at 9:41 a.m.
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I would compare Zegras to Phil Kessel (when he was in Toronto), reporters all said he was one directional. Just put him in a spot where he feels a need to score or surround him with 2-way players. Example would put him with Barkov if you were Florida.
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Jan. 17 at 9:42 a.m.
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Isles don't need Xhekaj unless you want to take back Pelech. Romanov has been great in the role that Xhekaj would have here.


Wrong feed?

Edit: My bad didn't see that trade.
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Jan. 17 at 10:31 a.m.
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Quoting: Andy_Dick
Your point is what besides trying to gaslight me?

Zegras is worth more than a top 10 pick?

If you want to talk about real differences other than any opinion, Eichel was over a PPG player and a center. Neither is Zegras.


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Your point is what besides trying to gaslight me?

Zegras is worth more than a top 10 pick?

If you want to talk about real differences other than any opinion, Eichel was over a PPG player and a center. Neither is Zegras.


he is also younger, injuries not as bad as Eichel, and didnt request a trade too unlike Eichel. Per many journalist, they are not looking to trade zegras, just listening.on offers.

if you think your player is a superstar has little effect om his values. your players is worth as much as other people are willing to give for him at a point in time.

maybe the ducks in the end would be willing to entertain a trafe once the know where the MTL pick land comes the draft, if they like a player enough. if he is traded, i doubt its during the year anyway.
Jan. 17 at 10:51 a.m.
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Quoting: Andy_Dick
Caufield isn't available. Zegras is available according to Frank Seravalli and Verbeek's tastes would suggest something is cooking. As I said if the Ducks feel that Zegras is a superstar like Hughes feels Caufield is that superstar, clearly, after the KH presser then Z isnt getting dealt in the 1st place. That is the difference. Among others.


That guy just throws sh*t at the wall and it never sicks

Remember the Breaking News?? “Just in, John Gibson has told the Ducks he will never play another game in Anaheim”

Yeah me too, if Frank says something just expect the opposite
Jan. 17 at 10:59 a.m.
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Quoting: Andy_Dick
Your point is what besides trying to gaslight me?

Zegras is worth more than a top 10 pick?

If you want to talk about real differences other than any opinion, Eichel was over a PPG player and a center. Neither is Zegras.


Zegras is worth more than the 10th overall pick.

You’re not selling him just based on what he is, you’re also selling what he could/should become and that’s at least a 80-90 point player with high offensive upside.

Would you have sold low on MacKinnon or Nylander after their 4th season? MacKinnon was only 0.69ppg then and Nylander was 0.67ppg. Nylander actually had a similar contract hold out as Zegras did too. But Zegras is currently 0.73ppg. Players take time to develop and being a star isn’t an easy thing in the league. So if you’re moving him, you better get something substantial or that’s a type of deal that can get you fired real quick.
Jan. 17 at 12:20 p.m.
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Everyone here is arguing about Zegras value, which your just trolling about but my goodness that Wi-Fi trade is laughable.

You think Wifi is worth pick 16-28 plus but Zegras is only worth about pick 10-12.

Your troll is worse than lack of ability to actually watch hockey.
Jan. 17 at 7:54 p.m.
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Quoting: Ryminister_92
Zegras is worth more than the 10th overall pick.

You’re not selling him just based on what he is, you’re also selling what he could/should become and that’s at least a 80-90 point player with high offensive upside.

Would you have sold low on MacKinnon or Nylander after their 4th season? MacKinnon was only 0.69ppg then and Nylander was 0.67ppg. Nylander actually had a similar contract hold out as Zegras did too. But Zegras is currently 0.73ppg. Players take time to develop and being a star isn’t an easy thing in the league. So if you’re moving him, you better get something substantial or that’s a type of deal that can get you fired real quick.


Listen.

I dont want Zegras, he doesnt seem like the type to adopt to a new culture after for whatever reason being pushed out of Anaheim and there is certainly a good reason IF he is traded, IF, this news isnt coming out of Montreal but Anaheim and that is the entire convo you need to have here..why is he being shopped...? and you have to factor in how he's perceived around the league and NOT how many Michigan highlights on his portfolio. GMs value pugnacity, truculence, yadda, yadda.

Zegras is a below average skater with below average compete even Pronman who's a big Zegras proponent admits those warts.

But, hell, I'm sure, he'd make a fantastic ghost in the playoffs on the Leafs. Treliving should offer Marner plus!
Jan. 18 at 5:27 a.m.
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@GeneralLandro

Lundell > Zegras.

This team would be even better if they gave up no assets for Zegras and signed a UFA like Marchy or Reinhart. Hell, they can put pressure on the Cats to trade Lundell with the threat of a big offer to Sam Reinhart.

So many possibilities with a ton of cap space and picks instead of 'overpaying' for a trickshot specialist to appease some disillusioned Ducks fans.
Jan. 18 at 7:03 a.m.
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Quoting: Hockeyfan1986
I would compare Zegras to Phil Kessel (when he was in Toronto), reporters all said he was one directional. Just put him in a spot where he feels a need to score or surround him with 2-way players. Example would put him with Barkov if you were Florida.


I put him on the third line with a guy like Roy that doesnt take penalties and has improved immensely defensively since he was drafted. Even then, Zegras isnt the model type of player you win hockey games during the post season which again makes his perceived value lower than his pedigree. If anyone belives GMs dont think this way then they are delusional after all the evidence we've seen around the league. I dont make ACGMs to make other fanbases with their biases or trolls happy but try to be relistic and i think Ive done a good job after the TDL 2022
I dont even want him on the Habs but I'd love to see him traded elsewhere for pennies to quiet the trolls.
Jan. 18 at 7:47 a.m.
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GeneralLandro

Lundell > Zegras.

This team would be even better if they gave up no assets for Zegras and signed a UFA like Marchy or Reinhart. Hell, they can put pressure on the Cats to trade Lundell with the threat of a big offer to Sam Reinhart.

So many possibilities with a ton of cap space and picks instead of 'overpaying' for a trickshot specialist to appease some disillusioned Ducks fans.


That’s cool man

You ever look and see that’s it’s only people ever buying in here and never us selling?
 
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