Zegras returns to No. 46 with Anaheim, a number tied to his creative identity. The move signals a continued playmaking mindset, with goal-scoring and PP involvement as keys to fantasy value. His continued development and line mates will dictate his ceiling this season.

Zegras looms as the Ducks’ dynamic center/who-carries the offense. If McTavish stays, Zegras’ ceiling could rise with improved linemates; if McTavish moves, Zegras’ role could shift, affecting scoring and PP time in fantasy formats.

Zegras’ position on Anaheim’s evolving roster is scrutinized as the Ducks lean on youth to drive offense. His creativity could lift the entire unit if Carlson and McTavish mature, with Zegras potentially surfacing on the PP1 and as a go-to playmaker for the Ducks’ future contending window.

Zegras emerges as a potential centerpiece for a Flyers team undergoing a shakeup, with his elite playmaking poised to drive Michkov’s scoring outside the top lines and to maximize linefinity on new combinations. His role and power-play minutes will be pivotal for fantasy upside in a season of uncertainty.

Zegras’ status signals a shift in Ducks’ strategic arc; if traded, it alters the center and PP dynamics, lifting McTavish’s potential unless the Ducks pivot to a veteran center. The ripple effects color the trade market and could raise the value of other Ducks centers in fantasy leagues.