Trevor Zegras and extended conversation
Anthony DiMarco of “The Daily Show”: Yes, it’s time again for more possible renewals. This time, we invite Trevor Zegras for consideration. Zegla’s strong start in Philadelphia meant it was inevitable. Will the center, who has 13 points in 12 games, take a longer-term role with the Flyers?
There is a small detail. It’s early days and Philadelphia may not be open to the idea just yet. However, a six- to eight-year deal provides cost certainty, considering Zegras will turn 25 later this season. For example, similar players include players like Dylan Cozens. The question is comparing seven times roughly seven trades in a fixed cap to the cap trajectory we’re seeing now.
Others look at Cozens’ improvement in his game, adding value to his role. Zegras has played in just 88 games over the past two seasons, playing in a changing role while contending with Greg Cronin and Pat Verbeek. Whether Anaheim is wrong or right is anyone’s guess. However, this does seem to be holding Zegras back.
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Early impressions are still good. If Zegras continues to play like this, Danny Briere may have no choice but to lock down his hybrid center. After all, the longer it goes, the higher the cost of retaining the playmaker.
Always Big Game Fishing in the Carolinas
David Paniotta in the Fourth Period: Carolina has been looking for big-name players, which might surprise people. Even in late October and early November, fishing is a theme at NHL games. Carolina still has more than $8 million in cap space through the 2025-26 season. Tom Dundon has spoken in the past about giving Eric Tulsky the green light to acquire talent.
Carolina has competition with teams like Utah State and Ottawa State as big-name talent always seems to be available. Both teams are teams with bigger expectations. Ottawa hopes to make a deep playoff run, while Utah State thinks they may have what it takes to make a playoff push.
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Stars are hard to find, but Tarski always seems to be fishing around. Goalie seems to be the position everyone is pointing to, but not Carolina. If we get the chance, we’ll explore it, but maybe the answer already lies with Brandon Busey. This would allow the front office to upgrade other positions and improve their postseason special teams, which has been lacking the past few postseasons.
No matter what, there’s never a dull moment in Carolina.
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