Despite his flashy 18-point performance at the 2021 World Juniors Championship, Trevor Zegras will not be immediately joining the Anaheim Ducks for the start of the 2021 season. Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins had much to say on the decision when speaking to the media after Tuesday’s practice, emphasizing how the organization values AHL development.
From Elliotte Teaford, Los Angeles Daily News:
“It’s really simple,” Ducks coach Dallas Eakins said. “It goes back to what I’ve said before. We want to do our best to put players in good places to succeed.