Snapshots: Zegras, Cozens, Timmins, Shine

Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has been in trade speculation dating back to last season, a year in which he struggled and battled injuries.  That speculation isn’t going away as David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports (video link) Anaheim is still listening to offers for the 23-year-old.  Unfortunately for them, Zegras has also battled injuries this season and has struggled when in the lineup.  A year ago, he had six goals and nine assists in 31 games, numbers that were underwhelming for a two-time 60-plus-point player.  However, that also happens to be his stat line so far this season which can’t help his value.  Zegras is signed through next season at a $5.75MM price tag and will be a restricted free agent with salary arbitration rights in the 2026 offseason.  Given his struggles, Anaheim may have to sell low if they opt to move him before March 7th or hope for a better market in the summer.

Elsewhere around the NHL:

• Sabres center Dylan Cozens did not take part in practice today with what head coach Lindy Ruff called a lower-body aggravation, notes team reporter Jourdon LaBarber. His status for Saturday’s game against Nashville is up in the air as a result.  It has been a quiet year for Cozens who has 10 goals and 16 assists in 53 games, numbers that are underwhelming for one of their top-paid forwards which has resulted in plenty of trade speculation.
• Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins won’t play on Thursday against Seattle due to an upper-body injury sustained on Tuesday versus Calgary, relays David Alter of The Hockey News. Timmins was able to return to the game last night but they’ve decided to shut him down at least for this next contest.  The 26-year-old has a goal and six assists in 44 games this season while averaging 16:25 per night.
• The Red Wings announced (Twitter link) that they’ve assigned winger Dominik Shine to AHL Grand Rapids. Detroit signed the 31-year-old to a two-year, two-way deal last month, his first NHL contract which came on the heels of a strong first half with the Griffins that saw him record 32 points in 40 games.  Shine got into four games with Detroit while being up with the big club, picking up an assist and four hits in a little under nine minutes a night of playing time.