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Zegras doesn’t have the skating tools necessary to be like Johnny Gaudreau, so he’ll need to add some muscle to his frame to stand out as an NHL player. There’s no reason to think Zegras won’t get significant playing time at Boston University, so I’m optimistic he’ll improve there. He’s undisciplined right now and needs to be better. Zegras needs to learn how to tiptoe the lines of the rules to reach his true ceiling. But if he took the puck to the net more, he’d be even more dangerous.Īnother big concern I have is his maturity. And frankly, I can’t blame him – Zegras does his best work when he sets up scoring chances for his teammates. Zegras needs to take charge a little bit more. However, expecting Zegras to be as good as Thornton is asinine, as Thornton’s an all-time great. But Zegras better be an elite passer to make it work in the NHL. Of course, you can work around this (see: Joe Thornton). My primary concern with Zegras is his impressive refusal to shoot the puck. Related Story: Top 10 Prospects In The 2019 Draft Weaknesses I think it should develop into a very nice secondary weapon for Zegras. When he shoots the puck, he’s got a nice shot. He reminds me a bit of Brad Marchand in that regard. Zegras could become the next great skilled agitator. He has shown the potential to really get under his opponents’ skin. Considering how small he is, I’m amazed how fearless he is when challenging bigger players. Zegras hounds the puck like a dog defends its favorite chew toy. However, he has a very active stick on the forecheck and in the defensive zone.

Zegras isn’t big, and likely never will be.

My favorite thing about him is his two-way play. His hockey IQ is sky-high and it’s why I’m so high on him. His speed is merely above-average, but I like his acceleration and his quickness. Zegras is extremely good at avoiding hits. One of his best tools is his elusiveness. Zegras’ tools should suit him well at either position. I’m curious how he would do with a non-elite center, as playing with Hughes and Turcotte undeniably inflated his numbers at wing a bit. Zegras is as comfortable at wing as he is at center. Zegras excels at making cross-crease and cross-ice passes, which is quite impressive for his age. His creativity is off the charts, as he loves to set up his teammates for scoring chances. Outside of Hughes, Zegras is the best passer in the 2019 draft. Trending: Every Team's Greatest Player Of All-Time