Despite gracing the NHL 23 cover and tallying 49 goals and 139 points in 180 games for the Ducks, a long-term contract agreement is pending. It is now reported that the Anaheim Ducks will opt out for a long-term deal and rather sign him to a bridge deal, considering Zegras's estimated $8M AAV market value.
Zegras's commitment to the team is clear, as he stated he won't return to California until a deal is settled, possibly pointing towards a forthcoming short-term contract.