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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!
Vancouver Sun
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
PWHL Vancouver expansion team lands star power, signing Sarah Nurse
The PWHL is giving the new Vancouver team that will play out of the Pacific Coliseum next fall every opportunity to be instantly competitive and compelling for fans. Vancouver general manager Cara Gardner Morey announced Thursday morning that she has inked a one-year deal with Sarah Nurse, 30, who played this past season with the Toronto Sceptres, as part of this five-day window granted to the new Vancouver and Seattle clubs to sign free agents and players left off the six existing teams' protected lists. The existing squads were only permitted to protect three players initially. Vancouver and Seattle will take part in an expansion draft on Monday , alternating picking players until they both have 12-women rosters. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Nurse is one of the game's best spokeswomen, and one of its more recognizable players. She will resonate with mainstream sports fans. The forward from Burlington, Ont., was the first woman to appear on the cover of an EA Sports NHL title when she shared the front of NHL 23 alongside Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras. Nurse is also a cousin of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse, who is currently playing in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. Sarah Nurse has been battling injuries of late, but her player resume is top notch. She has a gold and a silver medal at the Olympics with Team Canada, along with three world championship gold medals. 'Sarah is one of the sport's biggest stars, both on and off the ice, and she will play a significant role in growing professional women's hockey in Vancouver,' Gardner Morey was quoted as saying in a media release. 'Her outstanding on-ice abilities will help establish our foundation at forward, and her unwavering commitment to building an inclusive hockey community makes her a fan favourite everywhere she goes.' PWHL Vancouver's Sarah Nurse is a star. There's no other way to put it. Off the ice, she's the most marketable player in the game. On the ice, she's just as impactful, when she's healthy. That's a key distinction. Nurse sustained injuries both seasons that impacted her play come… Nurse said in the release: 'I am so honoured to be joining PWHL Vancouver, finally bringing professional women's hockey to the West Coast. I already got a taste of the passion last year during the Takeover Tour and can't wait to experience that daily. The vision for this organization could not be more exciting, and I am so humbled by Cara's confidence in me as a player and as a person. The love and support I've felt already has meant so much to me. Puck drop can't come soon enough.' The Takeover Tour featured nine neutral-site regular season games, and the Jan. 8 game at Rogers Arena between the Sceptres and the Montreal Victoire drew an announced crowd of 19,038, which was the fourth-highest single-game attendance in league history. Vancouver fans can place a deposit to secure priority access to season tickets for the inaugural season once ticket packages are released. Fans can subscribe to the Vancouver newsletter for updates as well. Vancouver and Nursey coming together for a joint slay 💅 Gardner Morey confirmed the signings Wednesday of Minnesota Frost defenders Sophie Jaques and Claire Thompson, as well as Ottawa Charge goalie Emerance Maschmeyer. Jaques, 24, and Thompson, 27, are among the three finalists for the league's defender of the year award. Maschmeyer, 30, was the starter for Ottawa for its first two years and the first PWHL goalie to reach 1,000 career saves. The window for Vancouver and Seattle to sign players was a product of offering players who thought they might be picked in the expansion draft an opportunity to decide on their landing spot ahead of time. Expansion drafts in sports have historically been about castoffs and hand-me-downs. The PWHL benefits from the fact that it owns all the teams — L.A. Dodgers principal owner Mark Walter heads up the league — and credit the PWHL braintrust for realizing that if they were going to continue growth they needed Vancouver and Seattle to have a chance to be contenders as soon as possible. Seattle's first signing was American star winger Hilary Knight, 35, who is up for the league's most valuable player award after finishing tied for the scoring title with the Boston Fleet. Come the fall, the PWHL becomes the first full-time tenant at the Pacific Coliseum since the Vancouver Giants departed after the 2015-16 WHL season for their current digs at the Langley Events Centre. They moved out because they couldn't make the finances work at the Coliseum, and their announced attendance average that last regular season there was 5,169. According to the PWHL, announced attendance across the league jumped 27 per cent this season from their inaugural campaign, going from 5,689 to 7,230. Granted, the WHL teams were playing a 36-game home schedule in the Giants' days in the Coliseum, and the PWHL teams will probably be half that. They also have single operator in charge of all the teams, so all the money goes into one pot rather than each team being on their own in the WHL. The Giants comparison still suggest things won't be simple. The PWHL will draw well the first few games at home in Vancouver. What happens after the honeymoon period is the question, but the expansion regulations are helping create a Vancouver roster that will have stories that should connect with fans. Maschmeyer is another good example of that. The Bruderheim, Alta., product is the little sister of Bronson Maschmeyer, a defenceman who started his WHL career at the Coliseum with the Giants before playing his final three years in the league with the rival Kamloops Blazers. 'Joining Vancouver is an incredible opportunity, and I'm thrilled to be a part of such an exciting chapter of the league's expansion,' Maschmeyer was quoted as saying in a media release. 'Vancouver has proven to be a vibrant hockey city and I'm thrilled to play in front of such passionate fans. I'm aligned with Cara's vision and values and honoured to have the opportunity to help build this organization's culture from the ground up.' There has been no announcement on next year's schedule, but each of the teams played a 30-game regular season this year, and opening night was Nov. 30. sewen@
