Trevor Zegras’ name has been circulating in Montreal for about a year.
Because his situation in Anaheim isn’t ideal, we can expect Anaheim boss Pat Verbeek to receive many calls in connection with his talented forward.
But he’s under no obligation to trade him, of course.
What’s special, in a case like this, is how wide the perception of the file is. After all, on the one hand, there are those who see the red flags and want to see the Habs stay away from them.
Alain Crête is in that group, for example.
Then, on the other hand, there are those who think it would take a really big comeback to bring such talent out of Anaheim. And clearly, among them is the Ducks’ GM, who won’t let his player go on the cheap.
If a club isn’t willing to pay the price for his services, Zegras will simply stay in California. And that seems to be the case with the Canadiens, according to Pierre LeBrun’s information this week.
According to our informer, Pierre LeBrun, the Canadiens aren’t ready to go all out to acquire Trevor Zegras!
Good or bad news? pic.twitter.com/Y6ze7gVitO
– Hockey 360 (@hockey360) June 5, 2024
But let’s talk about the famous price. What would it be?
According to Arpon Basu, who discussed the subject this week on BPM Sports with Georges Laraque and Stéphane Gonzalez, the Ducks, who want help on the blue line for the future, are likely to ask for some big names.
I think the Ducks would ask for a pretty significant piece. It would start with a David Reinbacher, a package around Kaiden Guhle.
It’s not ridiculous: Trevor Zegras is an excellent National League player. – Arpon Basu
Since Basu would be surprised to see the Habs pay that price, it’s becoming increasingly clear that, yes, we should expect Kent Hughes to pass on the Ducks forward.
No, it’s not a simple matter, because even if Kent Hughes counters, the base price is still high. I’m thinking more and more that the Habs will look elsewhere.
In bursts
– Indeed.
Raoul Boilard on Justin Poirier:
“He deserved to be here. He would have deserved more consideration this year. He’s such a good person. He does a lot more than just score goals. He’s also a good playmaker. He’s going to have a great career.”
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 7, 2024
– Well deserved.
Congratulations to Marie-Philip Poulin, one of 26 Quebec personalities to receive the Ordre national du Québec on June 19!https://t.co/WfmPd8jlmT pic.twitter.com/st8iULIiUD
– RDS (@RDSca) June 7, 2024
– Happy listening.
15th episode of the @passion_mlb podcast with @SebasBerrouard
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base
Bo Bichette and the Cleveland rumors
Édouard Julien in AAA
Alex Anthopoulos and A.J. Preller proactivehttps://t.co/ddrDsNsJO0– Charles-Alexis Brisebois (@Charles__Alexis) June 7, 2024
– Not to be missed.
@MaximeTruman will talk about d*ck pics, @TonyMarinaro and@alexandrepratt.
Don’t miss it! https://t.co/mIzRvaaayB
– DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) June 7, 2024
– My prediction? Panthers in 6. It’ll be a tight series.
The @FlaPanthers are built a little differently than most teams. #TimeToHunt | #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/CUP3kgHMrW
– NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) June 6, 2024
– Drake thinks the Oilers are going to win. He really believes it .
Drake bets $500,000 on an Oilers win https://t.co/q9bcyb8BYy pic.twitter.com/NlP7CnFq41
– SwissHabs (@SwissHabs) June 7, 2024
– Interesting.
Cole Hutson:
“I want to become an NHL all-around defenseman who dictates play on the power play. A kind of Torey Krug.”
– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) June 7, 2024