Id do this trade from montreal perspective only when they're on the clock at the draft

Why a small guys
Or
Take a great young talent

AZ passes not swapping keller for zegras even with a late 1st added

Only Montreal accepts

Whatever else you might think about Zegras, he is marketable.
That could make a difference in staying in Arizona or drawing attention if they relocate.
Arizona has the draft capital to upgrade that pick further.
Ylonen was also born in Arizona (though he may not have developed there).
Obviously you're hoping Zegras also ends up as good or better than Keller.



I realize Keller simply may not be available, but with 2 top 10 picks Anaheim can replace Zegras and add a RHD in the draft.
They may also be able to secure a higher pick for a specific target with one of them.
In the meantime they can use Kovacevic as a stop gap and determine if he's capable of more or at least a solid shutdown partner for someone else.

Anyway it's just an idea.

keller is 25yo, ylonen 24yo (4thline W) zegras is almost 23 - you give zero reason why AZ would even think about this - hoping zegras becomes equal or better than what you already have is not a reason to swap guys, if AZ wants to upgrade in the draft they can easily do it now, a late 1st isnt that much better than a 2nd (and AZ has 10). unless keller is wanting out AZ is not trading him.