Trevor Zegras: The Hockey Player He's Always Wanted to Be
In a city where expectations can run high, the Philadelphia Flyers' decision to take a chance on Trevor Zegras has paid off in a big way. A 24-year-old forward with skills that have drawn comparisons to social media stardom rather than actual hockey prowess, Zegras is now proving himself as a key player for the team.
During his first season with the Flyers, there's been a noticeable shift in how he approaches the game. Gone are the days of finesse and flashy moves, replaced by a determination to win and outwork his opponents. This newfound focus has led to an impressive scoring record, with Zegras notching four goals and eight assists for 12 points so far.
Coach Rick Tocchet has been instrumental in helping Zegras shed his image as a social media star and establish himself as a force on the ice. In training camp, Tocchet challenged Zegras to prove that he's more than just a pretty face, and the forward has taken him up on it.
"I think if you watch his practices, for me, before he'd want like fancy pucks on the 2-on-1s," Tocchet said. "But now you'll see he'll drive." This new approach to the game has been paying off on the ice, with Zegras delivering clutch performances and demonstrating a willingness to take risks.
Zegras' teammate, Jamie Drysdale, has seen firsthand the difference in his approach. "He's serious about this," Drysdale said. "I think that's helping his game."
For Zegras, it's all about playing a good game every time he steps onto the ice. He feeds off his teammates who are doing the right things, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win.
With the Flyers currently occupying an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot after 10 games, it's clear that Zegras has been instrumental in their success. His determination to prove himself as a hockey player is paying off, both for him and his teammates.
In a city where expectations can run high, the Philadelphia Flyers' decision to take a chance on Trevor Zegras has paid off in a big way. A 24-year-old forward with skills that have drawn comparisons to social media stardom rather than actual hockey prowess, Zegras is now proving himself as a key player for the team.
During his first season with the Flyers, there's been a noticeable shift in how he approaches the game. Gone are the days of finesse and flashy moves, replaced by a determination to win and outwork his opponents. This newfound focus has led to an impressive scoring record, with Zegras notching four goals and eight assists for 12 points so far.
Coach Rick Tocchet has been instrumental in helping Zegras shed his image as a social media star and establish himself as a force on the ice. In training camp, Tocchet challenged Zegras to prove that he's more than just a pretty face, and the forward has taken him up on it.
"I think if you watch his practices, for me, before he'd want like fancy pucks on the 2-on-1s," Tocchet said. "But now you'll see he'll drive." This new approach to the game has been paying off on the ice, with Zegras delivering clutch performances and demonstrating a willingness to take risks.
Zegras' teammate, Jamie Drysdale, has seen firsthand the difference in his approach. "He's serious about this," Drysdale said. "I think that's helping his game."
For Zegras, it's all about playing a good game every time he steps onto the ice. He feeds off his teammates who are doing the right things, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win.
With the Flyers currently occupying an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot after 10 games, it's clear that Zegras has been instrumental in their success. His determination to prove himself as a hockey player is paying off, both for him and his teammates.
but now he's proving ppl wrong - his gameplay is actually pretty cool! 
especially after that transformation in training camp 
coach rick tocchet really helped him out. it's dope to see him not just relying on fancy moves but actually putting in the work 
. Coach Tocchet was the right guy to turn him around - he pushed him hard enough to make a real change. Now, Zegras is all about outworking his opponents and delivering clutch performances 
he's literally gone from being a pretty face to a hockey beast 
zegras' game has improved so much since he started focusing on winning and outworking his opponents it's crazy how one mindset shift can change everything 
the coaches are getting props for helping him shed his starlet image though 
now if u watch his practices, you'll see a totally different player 
️. Coach Tocchet must have done something right because Zegras has really stepped up his game! It's awesome to see him feeding off his teammates and being willing to do whatever it takes to help the team win 
I'm totally surprised they think this guy can hack it on the ice. He's still got that social media star vibe going on and it's kinda awkward watching him out there trying to be all gritty and tough. Newsflash: you're a hockey player, not a YouTube fitness influencer 
I mean, don't get me wrong, he's doing alright for himself, but let's not get carried away here...
. I mean, we've all seen those highlight reels of him doing sick moves, but it's awesome to see him actually putting in the work and proving himself as a legit player 
. Zegras has always had the talent, but it takes someone like Tocchet to help him unlock it 
. Now, he's starting to look like a true leader on the team 
. The kid's gotta be loving every minute of this newfound focus and responsibility 
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. i think coach tocchet did a great job in bringing out the best in him, gave him some tough love and now zegras is killing it on the ice 
. let's just give the kid some credit, he's earned it 
Zegras just proves you don't need flash to be a star! 
. The Flyers are killing it this season and Zegras is definitely the X-factor 
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i gotta say zegras is crushing it right now! he went from being this social media star who got drafted by the flyers to actually becoming a key player on the team 
. the flyers are looking strong this season and zegras is definitely one of the reasons why 
! But I'm still not entirely convinced that he won't go back to being the flashy guy we all knew before 
. Coach Tocchet really helped him see the ice in a different way, and now he's playing some real hockey 
. Its great to see Zegras feeding off his teammates who are doing the right things, it shows that they really are a cohesive unit