Jason Zucker at the Deadline

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Buffalo is having another bad season, they are last in the Atlantic and the East.

But Jason Zucker is having a hell of a season all things considered.

18 goals 44 points in 54 games.

What's he get at the deadline? last time it was a 6th round pick but surely he gets more then that this time.

 

[truthbluth]

No more than a 2nd, no less than a 3rd.

 

[Beerz]

Pretty much.

His injury is kind of a concern right now tho

 

[Zman5778]

No more than a 2nd, no less than a 3rd.

Yeah, I figure either a 2nd or something like a 3rd and 5th or 6th get it done.

If we don't re-sign him.

 

[WTFMAN99]

Pretty much.

His injury is kind of a concern right now tho

What injury and what is timeline?

 

[Perfect_Drug]

Zucker has pretty poor numbers in limited playoff appearances (which seems to be mostly limited to the 1st round).

Does he play with tenacity grit and heart?


If he's any kind of an upgrade on Podkolzin and Arvidsson, Oilers would take him for some cap headed back. But given his poor playoff numbers I'm assuming he's not that kind of player?

 

[BKarchitect]

Nyquist just got a 2nd. I certainly wouldn’t settle for less than that if I’m Buffalo and would make a pretty strong argument Zucker is worth something substantially more given their play this year / gas left in tank…

 

[Zman5778]

What injury and what is timeline?

Took a puck off the foot. Limped off, played a few shifts after......played the game after.....but has been out the last 2 games.

So who knows. Lindy didn't think it'd be a thing where he missed multiple games.

 

[Zman5778]

Does he play with tenacity grit and heart?

Maybe I'm not used to it being a Sabres fan -- but yes, yes he does.

 

[Dirty Dog]

Second rounder seems right for him.

 

[kanucks25]

2nd + mid round pick makes sense.

 

[tsujimoto74]

Yeah, I figure either a 2nd or something like a 3rd and 5th or 6th get it done.

If we don't re-sign him.

The bolded, to be clear to the vultures that want to scavenge Buffalo for parts, is the Sabres’ first choice. Just depends on whether Zucker is interested.

 

[Washed Up 29YearOld]

He's played excellently this year. I think at half retained (2.5 mil) and maybe like a 3rd, he could get a late first.

I don't want him moved but his age, ufa status makes it inevitable I think. I can't imagine he re-signs with us after another disastrous season.

 

[hizzoner]

A second by a contender is not much for what Zucker could bring. Second plus or late first with retention or other sweetener...

 

[Djp]

A second by a contender is not much for what Zucker could bring. Second plus or late first with retention or other sweetener...

Given Min gave up a 2nd for a worse winger in nyquist at 50%, I expect more

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

My assumption would be a scuffed 1st at 50%. Either 2026 or projected 28th+.