Mar 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Trevor Zegras (11) during the first period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Flyers Acquire Trevor Zegras From Ducks

Originally posted on Breakaway on SI | By Jacob Punturi | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 12:30 PM ET

The NHL offseason is wasting no time, as the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks are linking up for a blockbuster trade. Ducks center Trevor Zegras is heading to Philadelphia, getting the long-rumored fresh start.

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman was among the first to report that the Flyer and Ducks were finalizing a trade. He shared via his X account earlier that there was increased chatter surrounding Zegras . Hours later, a deal is reportedly finalized. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun shared that the Flyers would send forward Ryan Poehling, the 45th pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a fourth-round pick in 2026 in return.

Hearing Trevor Zegras will be traded to Philadelphia
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 23, 2025

Ducks will get Poehling, pick 45 overall this year and 4th Rd pick in 2026 in return for Zegras
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 23, 2025

Zegras hopes a fresh start can help him recapture his game. He’s been limited to just 88 regular-season games over the past two campaigns due to injury, and his production and reputation have taken a hit because of it. Before the injury bug plagued him, he had recorded back-to-back 60+ point seasons. In his career he’s collected 67 goals, 119 assists, and 186 points in 268 games.

The trade is a reunion for Zegras and current Flyers’ defenseman Jamie Drysdale. Drysdale was sent to the Flyers in exchange for forward Cutter Gauthier in 2024. That huge trade set the stage for this blockbuster, as the two organizations link up again for another momentous trade.

The fit for Philly is ideal. The Flyers are hungry for a center, and their roster currently lacks creative playmakers like Zegras. With the package going back to Anaheim, it appears to be a win for the Flyers as the Ducks continue rebuilding.

This article first appeared on Breakaway on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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