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Emerging NY Rangers Star Draws Comp to Flyers' Trevor Zegras
Gabe Perreault has emerged as a key building block for the Rangers despite the team's struggles this season.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:00am
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An abstract, cubist-inspired illustration captures the dynamic on-ice action between the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers, hinting at the emerging talents of young stars like Gabe Perreault.NYC TodayThe 2025-26 NHL season has been a disappointment overall for the New York Rangers, who are going to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year. However, the campaign has not been a total loss, as younger players like Gabe Perreault have stood out and created optimism for the future. One Eastern Conference scout even compared Perreault to Philadelphia Flyers dynamic star Trevor Zegras, praising his smart and skilled game.
Why it matters
The Rangers are hoping Perreault can be a driving force behind their turnaround and help them snap their playoff drought next season. As a first-round pick in 2019, Perreault's development is crucial for the franchise's long-term success.
The details
After some difficulties earlier in the season, including a stint back in the AHL, Perreault has emerged as a legitimate building block for the Rangers. He is a natural playmaker, averaging 4.2 scoring-chance assists per 60 minutes, which is behind only Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin. Perreault started seeing more time on the ice with Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere, and his production started ticking up, with the Rangers going 11-7-2 over the last 20 games. On the season, he has 10 goals, including a hat trick in a recent 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, to go along with 15 assists.
- The Rangers have gone 11-7-2 over the last 20 games.
The players
Gabe Perreault
A first-round pick, No. 9 overall in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks, Perreault has emerged as a key building block for the New York Rangers despite the team's struggles this season.
Trevor Zegras
A dynamic star for the Philadelphia Flyers, who was acquired in an offseason trade from the Anaheim Ducks. In his age-24 campaign, Zegras has been very productive for Philadelphia, helping put them in a position to snap their five-year playoff drought.
Mika Zibanejad
A key center for the New York Rangers, Zibanejad has been one of the team's top players this season.
Artemi Panarin
A star winger for the New York Rangers who was traded to the Los Angeles Kings ahead of the deadline.
Alexis Lafreniere
A young winger for the New York Rangers who has been playing alongside Perreault and Zibanejad.
The takeaway
The Rangers are hoping Perreault can be a driving force behind their turnaround and help them snap their playoff drought next season. His development is crucial for the franchise's long-term success, and the comparison to the dynamic Zegras suggests Perreault has the potential to be a star in the NHL.
