It's a rare skill in the NHL these days, and one of the reasons why Zegras is emerging as a key talent for the league and its partners to build up.Īs mentioned, Zegras has overtaken fellow rookie Lucas Raymond in the Calder Trophy odds. It doesn't always result in a highlight-reel goal that will excite all corners of Hockey Twitter, but when it does, Zegras understands how to maximize those moments.
Once a game, it seems, Zegras does something worth salivating over. You really need to watch this interview Z had with from last night. "Did you see me smash that Boston Cream donut?" For Milano to pounce all over the pass without hesitation, it suggests this was ideated beforehand, and is therefore even more impressive as a premeditated strike. The result is likely just that - a waste - if there isn't some degree of communication between Zegras and Milano. By soft-tossing it in front, Zegras is fully committed to the attempt, of course, and at risk of wasting possession of the puck in a high-danger area. We often see players try to scoop the puck while circling the net at full speed, but in reality it's a low-risk decision because failure only results in maintained possession. The first thing that stands out is the sheer audacity to try the move. It's everything else that went into the highlight which helps it close the gap when assessing the very best from the season so far.
In fact, the pick-up is a basic trick that just about any NHLer and most minor hockey players could manage in the time and space provided at a practice, or when looking to assist an official with a retrieval between whistles. Speaking purely to skill, this goal has nothing on the tasting menu provided by Connor McDavid so far this season.
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