Flyers Land Trevor Zegras From Ducks in Trade
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras had been on the trade block for some time, and the team finally decided to pull the trigger Monday, sending him to the Philadelphia Flyers.
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With new head coach Joel Quenneville now in the building, the writing was on the wall for Zegras, who was the runner-up for the Calder Trophy, given to the league's top rookie, in 2021-22.
According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Ducks received Ryan Poehling, a second-round draft pick in 2025 and a fourth-round draft pick in 2026 in the deal.
Zegras still has a lot of potential, even if the Ducks gave up on him. The young player improved his two-way abilities this past season and should give the Flyers a nice player to build around.
He is still only 24 years old, so he has plenty of time to keep growing his game. Zegras was once thought to be a foundational player for the Ducks after the team drafted in No. 9 overall in 2019.
Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras reacts after a shot attempt.Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images
Zegras has dealt with different injuries over the past few years, as well as bouts of inconsistency on the ice. This past season, he posted 12 goals and 20 assists over 57 games.
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This is a move that should help out both sides, and it's a rare win-win. Anaheim gets extra draft capital to use down the line, while Philadelphia can start its rebuild with Zegras.
Related: Blue Jackets Predicted to Land Panthers Star in Free Agency
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.

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