Philadelphia Flyers take time to negotiate contract with Trevor Zegras
4th’s Dave Pagnotta joined SiriusXM NHL Network Radio with Steve Kouleas and Martin Biron on Wednesday and was asked about the situation with Philadelphia Flyers’ Trevor Zegras and how contract negotiations with him are going.
Transcribed by NHLRumors.com
Martin Bailon: “What about Trevor Zegras? That’s interesting to me because two years ago he had 15 points. He only played 31 games that year and last season he played 32 games, so his total was almost half of last year’s and seems to be adjusting well in Philly. His salary last year was $575 Million dollars. Is this a three-year deal? Is he trying to get some interest from the Flyers, let’s talk, let’s look at the numbers, or is this going to be thrown down the road?”
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Dave Pannotta: “I think it’s too early, Marty. Obviously, Danny Brill has a great relationship with his agent, Pat Brisson, his agent, Zegras’ agent. I think there’s an understanding, let’s see how things go. As you mentioned, the first time he was there, he had a good start, but let’s see how sustainable that is and go from there. I don’t think there’s a concern.”
Yes, he is an RFA in July. He has arbitration rights, but I don’t think that’s an issue. I think there was an understanding within the Phillies that when they acquired him, they said, look, if this guy leaves, we need to make sure that we can, you know, fit into our plans on the ice and in the books. I think they handled it very well.
So I don’t think either side has to worry about having to rush. I think both sides want to see how this season goes, at least before they have serious contract discussions in that regard. “
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