Ducks sign 2019 1st-rounder Zegras to entry-level contract

The Anaheim Ducks signed blue-chip prospect Trevor Zegras to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Friday.

"We are happy to get this contract done and start Trevor's professional career," said general manager Bob Murray. "He's got quite a bit of work ahead of him, but we know he's got the talent and intelligence to be an impactful NHL player."

Zegras was drafted ninth overall in 2019 and spent this past season at Boston University, notching 36 points in 33 games.

The 19-year-old forward also shined with the United States at the world juniors, leading the club with nine points in five contests.

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