NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman Anticipates Flyers Initiating Trevor Zegras Contract Extension Talks

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is beginning to "wonder" about contract extension talks between the Philadelphia Flyers and Trevor Zegras, citing the 24-year-old's "scorching start" to his tenure. Zegras has impressively recorded four goals, 11 assists, and 15 points in just 13 games, accounting for nearly half of the team's 38 goals. Friedman noted, "it looks like a good fit and I can see the Flyers gauging interest in lengthening the relationship," especially given Zegras' comfort with friends Jamie Drysdale and Cam York, who recently extended his own deal. The Flyers, with ample cap space after recent moves, have long coveted Zegras. While Zegras' current $5.75 million cap hit is due for a considerable raise, an $8- or $9 million AAV is suggested, with only Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny currently earning over $7 million on the team. Canadiens star Cole Caufield has also praised Zegras' performance.