In this early season, an interesting opportunity might have just opened up for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens on the trade market.

We know Hughes attempted to acquire Zegras this summer, that a deal was in place, that the Canadiens showed interest, and that the Ducks were open to trading him.

However, the price always seemed to be an issue, which is why Zegras is still in Anaheim today.

But could that soon change?

This summer, according to some sources, Trevor Zegras was valued at Logan Mailloux and a late 1st-round draft pick.

Today, his value seems to have significantly declined.

As the Ducks clearly hand over the keys to their offense to players like Cutter Gauthier, Mason McTavish, Leo Carlsson, and eventually Beckett Sennecke, Zegras is left out in a role that doesn’t suit him.

Trevor Zegras finally available at a reasonable price and a bargain opportunity for Kent Hughes?

Zegras, with only 2 points in eight games this season despite his immense talent, seems to really need a fresh start.

Zegras’s point progression is becoming a major concern:

44 points – rookie season
67 points – Year 2

67 points – Year 3
40 points – Year 4
23 points – Year 5

 

He doesn’t seem to be heading in a favorable direction in Anaheim and is clearly no longer a cornerstone of their organization.

Could Kent Hughes seize the opportunity and offer a young player like Logan Mailloux? Could this benefit the team in the long run?

Let’s remember that according to sources, Kent Hughes had a deal in place to trade Logan Mailloux at the draft. A deal involving none other than Trevor Zegras.

I know this topic has been widely covered, but let’s keep this possibility in mind, especially if Zegras’s struggles in Anaheim continue and especially if the price continues to drop.