There’s nothing wrong with Zegras. He’s as good as you think he is
What’s wrong is the lack of overall talent on the wing and blue line for the Ducks. They have correctly taken best player available when they’ve drafted high and they now have Zegras, Leo Carlsson, Mason McTavish, and Cutter Gauthier all at Center. That’s a massive logjam of Center talent that they need to trade from to address other areas.
I think it’s really smart to dangle the best one that has the highest trade value and also happens to be the oldest. He’s got 2 more years under a good deal. They will get a kings ransom of young players and picks from someone.