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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is Trevor Zegras? NHL playmaker joins Philadelphia Flyers in game-changing trade
The Philadelphia Flyers are set to acquire forward Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks. (Credit: Getty Images) In a highly anticipated move, the Flyers acquired 24-year-old Trevor Zegras from the Anaheim Ducks, and the trade package included forward Ryan Poehling. A 2025 second-round pick, reflecting the Flyers' belief in Zegras' potential despite a relatively modest cost. Zegras was drafted ninth overall by Anaheim in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and has become one of the league's most entertaining offensive forwards, he was also named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2022. 6/27 Media Availability: Trevor Zegras From Boston to the big leagues, Trevor Zegras' rise in hockey Born on March 20, 2001, in Bedford, New York, Trevor Zegras quickly emerged as a standout hockey talent; he developed through the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP). Before committing to Boston University, where he posted 36 points in 33 games during the 2019–20 NCAA season. Zegras transitioned to professional hockey with ease, starting with the AHL's San Diego Gulls in 2020–21, after just 17 games in the minors, he was promoted to the Anaheim Ducks. He made his NHL debut on February 5, 2021, against the Arizona Coyotes. By the 2021–22 season, Zegras had cemented his place in the league with 61 points in 75 games. This followed by 65 points in 81 games the next year, known for his elite puck handling and highlight-reel passes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She Took 1 Teaspoon Before Bed – Her Belly Was Gone in a Week Hollywood News | USA Click Here Undo Zegras quickly became a fan favorite and even landed the EA Sports NHL 23 cover in 2023. Trevor Zegras Being A Magician For 8 Minutes Trevor Zegras' international success and personal spotlight Zegras has proudly represented Team USA multiple times. His most notable international achievement came at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he helped lead the U.S. to gold. He finished the tournament with 18 points in 7 games and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Off the ice, Zegras has built a reputation as a charismatic figure in the hockey community, with a marketable persona, And features like the EA Sports NHL 23 cover, he's become a face of the league's next generation, his social media presence, especially on Instagram, has drawn a large, loyal following. A new beginning for Trevor Zegras in Philadelphia Now joining the Flyers under head coach Rick Tocchet, Zegras is expected to fill a top-six role and inject energy into the team's offense. With the Flyers looking to rebuild around young talent, Zegras' arrival could mark the beginning of a new era in Philadelphia hockey. At just 24, Trevor Zegras has already accomplished more than many NHL players dream of, and he's only getting started. Also Read: Former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky destroys drunk man in wild viral golf course brawl For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Boston Globe
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Many Boston connections, including Bruins draft pick James Hagens, on USA Hockey roster for World Junior Summer Showcase
Advertisement The showcase, which will also include Canada, Finland, and Sweden, serves as an evaluation for players seeking to make their national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, which will be held Dec. 26, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026, in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. BC coach Follow Andrew Mahoney
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Carey Terrance thrilled to be reuniting with former junior hockey teammate on Rangers
In more ways than one, prospect Carey Terrance seems to be on the winning side since arriving in New York. Access the Rangers beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers. tRY IT NOW Though it's one thing to be ripped away from your developmental path, the 20-year-old now has the opportunity to play closer to home for the Rangers as he was a part of the return from the Ducks in the June trade for Chris Kreider. Advertisement The Akwesasne native, who was drafted by Anaheim in the second round (59th overall) in 2023, doesn't have family traveling as far to visit, and his two sisters go to school nearby, including one at Albany. 'It's surprising there's not too many Rangers fans up back home,' Terrance said after the second day of the developmental camp for prospects at the MSG Training Center on Wednesday. 'It's mostly Montreal and Boston, but the ones that are Rangers fans were texting me right away and were really excited.' 3 Carey Terrance was drafted by Anaheim in the second round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Robert Sabo for NY Post Advertisement The center also will be reunited with one of his best friends and teammate Malcolm Spence, with whom he played the past three years with the Erie Otters. Before the Rangers drafted Spence 43rd overall last week, Terrance was shaking in anticipation. 'I was actually sitting in my bed on the second day of the draft,' he said. 'I put on the second round, and I see the Islanders have the pick before the Rangers and I'm like, 'Ugh, they might draft him with [Matthew] Schaefer. Please don't.' And it didn't happen. 3 Malcolm Spence stands onstage after being selected 43rd overall by the Rangers during the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles. NHLI via Getty Images Advertisement 'So, I was sitting there in my bed [saying], 'Come on. Come on. Come on.' And I was really excited for him when he got drafted. I sent a video to our group chat right away in Erie. I was really excited.' Though early in his career, Terrance didn't take any great offense in the trade across the country. He is turning pro this year and in taking that next step, he is just trying to get as ingrained with the Rangers as possible, starting with the development camp. 3 Rangers rookie Carey Terrance when the team held its training for rookies on July 1, 2025 at Madison Square Garden Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. Robert Sabo for NY Post Advertisement 'Hockey's a business,' he said. 'Everything happens for a reason, that's kind of the way I took it. Anaheim drafted me and did really well with my development. I can't thank them enough.' This past season in Erie, Terrance had 20 goals and 19 assists for 39 points across 45 games. He also won a gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship. Ahead of training camp, Terrance is focusing on putting on more weight and honing in on what he prides himself to be, a 'versatile' and 'vocal' player.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
New York Islanders sign Alexander Romanov to eight-year, $6.25 million-per-season deal
Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images When the New York Islanders announced on Monday that Alexander Romanov had signed an eight-year contract extension, they weren't just making another offseason move—they were making a clear statement about their future. Romanov, 25, has become one of the team's most reliable and physical defensemen since arriving from Montreal in 2022, leading the Islanders in blocked shots last season. As Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes once put it, trading Romanov was 'very difficult,' a sign of the value he's brought everywhere he's played. Now the Islanders are betting big that Romanov will anchor their defense for years to come. Why the New York Islanders are betting on Alexander Romanov with an eight-year, $6.25 million-per-season commitment Alexander Romanov's new deal, reported to carry an average annual value of $6.25 million according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, is designed to secure the Islanders' blue line deep into the next decade. Last season, he logged over 22 minutes of ice time per game—the highest of his career—while finishing with a positive plus-minus rating for the third straight year. He also tallied 20 points in 64 games, scoring four goals and adding 16 assists. — BR_OpenIce (@BR_OpenIce) Since joining the Islanders in 2022, Romanov has brought a blend of grit and reliability, leading team defensemen with 147 hits and pacing the entire squad with 165 blocked shots this past season. That kind of physical presence has made him indispensable on the back end and a natural candidate for a long-term commitment from management. How Alexander Romanov transformed from a Montreal Canadiens prospect to a key New York Islanders defender Alexander Romanov's path to New York Islanders started with the Montreal Canadiens, who selected him 38th overall in the 2018 NHL Draft. After playing two seasons in the KHL, he signed a three-year, entry-level deal on July 13, 2020, and debuted with the Canadiens in the COVID-shortened 2020–21 season, appearing in 54 of 56 regular-season games. Though he saw limited playoff action, Romanov still carved out a memorable moment by becoming the youngest defenseman in Canadiens history to score in the Stanley Cup Final on July 5, 2021. A year later, on July 7, 2022, Montreal traded him along with a fourth-round pick to the Islanders in exchange for the 13th overall selection in the draft—a move that Hughes described as 'very difficult' but necessary to land centerman Kirby Dach. Why Alexander Romanov's eight-year deal could redefine the New York Islanders' future Beyond his NHL experience, Romanov has also shone internationally. At the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship in Canada, he anchored Russia's defense, finishing with one goal and seven assists on the way to a bronze medal, and earning Best Defenseman honors from the IIHF Directorate. Monday's extension reflects the Islanders' confidence in Romanov as a central figure in their plans, especially as they reshape their roster following the recent trade of Noah Dobson to Montreal. By committing to Romanov for eight more years, New York is investing in toughness, experience, and leadership on the blue line—hoping he will be the cornerstone of their defense for seasons to come. Also Read: Why pursuing Mikael Granlund could be a high-risk gamble for the Montreal Canadiens Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin hockey defenseman selected in first round of 2025 NHL draft
#6 IS HEADED TO THE 613 🤩Logan Hensler goes No. 23 to the @Senators!#NHLDraft | #Sens The Ottawa Senators selected Wisconsin men's hockey freshman defenseman Logan Hensler with the No. 23 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday at L.A. Live's Peacock Arena. With the selection, Hensler becomes the 19th ever UW men's hockey representative to hear his name called in the first round of the NHL draft. "I'm ecstatic," Hensler said after being drafted. "Great organization, and I'm pumped to get started with them. Long journey ahead, but I'm super excited it's with them. It's always been a dream of mine, and to be drafted by Ottawa is amazing. I'm grateful for the opportunity and excited to get started." At 6-foot-2, Hensler registered two goals and 10 assists for 12 total points in 32 appearances as a true freshman. As the fifth-youngest player in college hockey, Hensler's efforts in his sole season under Mike Hastings earned him a spot on the 2024-25 All-Big Ten Freshman Team. Prior to donning the scarlet and white, Henseler suited up for the U.S. National U18 Team in 2023-24 and accumulated four goals and 32 points in 61 games. The Woodbury, Minnesota, native also earned a gold medal while skating for the United States at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ottawa - the city where he will play home games in the NHL. Hensler's first round selection also stretches Wisconsin's streak of at least one player hearing his name called in the NHL draft to 28 years. He, Luke Kunin (2016), Trent Frederic (2016), K'Andre Miller (2018), Alex Turcotte (2019), Cole Caufield (2019), Dylan Holloway (2020), Corson Ceulemans (2021) and Charlie Stramel (2023) are the most recent Badger draftees to go in the first round dating back to 2015. The standout will join a Senators squad that went 45-30-7 during the 2024-25 season, a campaign that ended with a 4-2 first-round series loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The playoff appearance marked the first postseason series for the franchise since the 2016-17 season and the first winning output in nearly a decade. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
