Confirmed Trade: [NSH/ARI] Jason Zucker for 2024 6th round pick

[Big McLargehuge]

What in the ever-loving f*** did Arizona do to Zucker? A sixth?! Good grief, way to sign a vet built to be traded at the deadline and completely flatline his value.

 

[Armourboy]

Nothing says the future like a 6th round pick....

Nothing says learning how to play the right way like being stuck in Milwaukee.

 

[Voight]

I'd make that trade anyway of the week wow.

 

[triggrman]

Nothing says learning how to play the right way like being stuck in Milwaukee.

I do hate that part but Trotz would not have brought up anyone, we'd be stuck with Guarianov or Janksowski.

 

[dredeye]

Man has he really fallen that far off. Would love him on the bruins at that price

 

[rt]

It really hurts Arizona in these deadline deals that they can't retain salary.

I think they retained on Bjugstad last deadline and brokered some deals, too. Like Pat Kane. They used all 3 retention slots last deadline. They might this deadline too. They have dumba to trade and probably a deal to broker.

 

[Coffee]

Is Alvin working on a surprise or just missing on these wingers?

Canucks already have Boeser on the wing

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

better than Trenin, and cost less.

And that was a "steal."

For a 6th can’t really complain from NSH.

Preds fans: Challenge accepted!

 

[LeonDraisaitl]

Hot commodity

 

[MMC]

 

[Extra Texture]

What in the ever-loving f*** did Arizona do to Zucker? A sixth?! Good grief, way to sign a vet built to be traded at the deadline and completely flatline his value.

It's shocking. The Zucker of last year, when healthy, would've been at least worth a 2nd on a day like today. He is just one year removed from 27 goals, what the hell has happened in the desert?

Also, if this is how the market sees him, I would love to see the Pens throw him a low, multiyear deal to rebuild himself. Seemed like a fantastic team guy when he was here, and played well when healthy.

 

[WarriorofTime]

Would love him on the bruins at that price

Would they have had the cap? No retention here. Too many real dollars involved for AZ to retain.

 

[beardawg]

25 years of 6th round picks and the best players Nashville has picked are Mike Santorelli, Tony Bitetto, and Marek Mazanec....I'll take the gamble on Zucker for 20 games

 

[Tom Polakis]

Actually, five 20-goal seasons with Minnesota and Pittsburgh, and one 9-goal season with Arizona.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

It's shocking. The Zucker of last year, when healthy, would've been at least worth a 2nd on a day like today. He is just one year removed from 27 goals, what the hell has happened in the desert?

Also, if this is how the market sees him, I would love to see the Pens throw him a low, multiyear deal to rebuild himself. Seemed like a fantastic team guy when he was here, and played well when healthy.

I think it's pretty clear he is worth more than that but the most important thing for Arizona was not to eat cash, just like the Chychrun deal.

 

[Tom Polakis]

What in the ever-loving f*** did Arizona do to Zucker? A sixth?! Good grief, way to sign a vet built to be traded at the deadline and completely flatline his value.

No, what did Zucker do to Arizona? Yeah, it was a shitty team, but he had enough minutes with decent enough linemates to put up better numbers than 25 points in 51 games.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Why? Vancouver needed to do something and are running out of options

Would rather do nothing than take Zucker at 5.3M

 

[maplepred]

Thanks for sharing.

That’s my opinion. That’s what this board is for. Thanks for your sarcastic remark.

Nothing says the future like a 6th round pick....

Would you rather have a guy who maybe gets 6-7 points for remainder of season and no show as always in playoffs then walks as free agent or you want a draft pick??

6-7 points or a pick?? Hmmm

 

[dredeye]

Would they have had the cap? No retention here. Too many real dollars involved for AZ to retain.

Oh true enough. But maybe if we made it a 5th the would have lol. Good point though.

 

[Viqsi]

That’s my opinion. That’s what this board is for. Thanks for your sarcastic remark.


Would you rather have a guy who maybe gets 6-7 points for remainder of season and no show as always in playoffs then walks as free agent or you want a draft pick??

6-7 points or a pick?? Hmmm

Odds are those 6-7 points are more valuable. You're really overselling the value of a 6th round pick here.

 

[herzausstein]

Cool 6th round no complaints

 

[State of Hockey]

What a waste for Arizona. If you're not willing to retain cash, this is the near-nothing you're going to get back for a decent rental player. Nashville says thank you for your organizational ineptitude.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Would rather do nothing than take Zucker at 5.3M

You dont have the cap anyways.

 

[Cancuks]

Isn't retention just a paper transaction? I can't see any of these other teams paying $2 or $3 million in actual salary and getting a 4th round pick for being the broker in a deal to retain salary.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Good move by the Preds. He’s a warrior.