Confirmed with Link: Sabres Sign Jason Zucker, 1 year, $5M AAV

[TheMistyStranger]

That's actually a pretty dope story. Based on the admittedly small preseason sample, he seems like an unsung hero candidate. I really like the way he goes to the net, and if he's bringing veteran insight to the stupidly young room, that's a bonus

 

[Chainshot]

Zucker commentary:

 

[Dubi Doo]

He's been a fine addition to the top-9, and I like that he has some sand paper even if he does cross the line at times.

 

[Gabrielor]

When you combine production (so far) with the emotional intangibles he's brought, you could argue this is the best UFA signing they've made in the Pegula era.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

He's been a fine addition to the top-9, and I like that he has some sand paper even if he does cross the line at times.

As long as he isn't head hunting a la downie, torres, or wilson then i don't mind a guy who can cross the line sometimes. Every good team has a guy who walks that line. Maybe he is ours?

 

[Zman5778]

When you combine production (so far) with the emotional intangibles he's brought, you could argue this is the best UFA signing they've made in the Pegula era.

I'm not sure that (so far) there is much of an argument against him being the best UFA signing in the Pegula era.

 

[Chainshot]

They need more guys like this.

 

[Chainshot]

As long as he isn't head hunting a la downie, torres, or wilson then i don't mind a guy who can cross the line sometimes. Every good team has a guy who walks that line. Maybe he is ours?

He only ever seems to be looking to mete out frontier justice to someone who has wronged him or a teammate.

 

[Beerz]

When you combine production (so far) with the emotional intangibles he's brought, you could argue this is the best UFA signing they've made in the Pegula era.

So no Brad Richards?

 

[TehDoak]

When you combine production (so far) with the emotional intangibles he's brought, you could argue this is the best UFA signing they've made in the Pegula era.

The issue hasn’t been when he’s healthy previously. Issue is he can’t stay healthy. He was a shell of himself last year.

 

[toddkaz]

I probably speak for most sabres fans when I say I would be happy for him to get an extension for next year.

 

[SundherDome]

They need more guys like this.

The one time Cousins has empathy he gets railroaded, shame ....

 

[Dubi Doo]

They need more guys like this.

I especially like that it was against Florida. They have their share of guys that cross the line regularly. Feels like every cup winner plays dirty.