At least that's what the rumors suggest, but so far, the American player has always stated he wants to stay in Anaheim.
It's perfectly normal, as it's frowned upon to publicly express a desire for a trade. Such statements can follow a player for their entire career, even the greatest like Patrick Roy.
However, in the case of Zegras, things might be changing. According to David Pagnotta, Zegras' close associates admit he needs a change of scenery, which is even desired.
Pat Verbeek, the Ducks' GM, is a very patient man. This can be seen with John Gibson, who has been requesting a trade for years.
Zegras is indeed waiting for a trade, but it could happen later than expected, even though negotiations are expected to be intense in the coming days.
For the Canadiens and Kent Hughes, this means patience is required. The GM won't pay an exorbitant price for a player and sacrifice the team's future, so he will wait for the right moment or find another option.
