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Ducks Trade Trevor Zegras to Flyers for Ryan Poehling and Draft Assets

The Flyers acquire the 24-year-old center entering the final year of his contract to bolster a rebuilding lineup under Rick Tocchet

Feb 2, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) moves in for the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) shoots past Toronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf (64) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Overview

  • The Ducks receive forward Ryan Poehling, the No. 45 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in 2026.
  • Zegras, 24, is entering the final season of his three-year, $17.25 million deal and is set to become a restricted free agent next summer.
  • Both franchises have new head coaches for 2025-26, with Rick Tocchet leading the Flyers and Joel Quenneville taking over in Anaheim.
  • Last season Zegras scored 12 goals and 32 points in 57 games and has totaled 67 goals and 186 points over 268 career contests.
  • Anaheim recently acquired veteran Chris Kreider as it pursues its first playoff berth since 2018, while Philadelphia aims to develop young talent.