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.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Washed Up 29YearOld]

Zucker's an absolute beaut. Based on his age and how little I knew about him I expected him to be a 30 pt guy on the 3rd line, but so far he's pacing far greater than that.

 

[57special]

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

Zucker is a really, really, good guy.

 

[Chainshot]

Zucker's an absolute beaut. Based on his age and how little I knew about him I expected him to be a 30 pt guy on the 3rd line, but so far he's pacing far greater than that.

I mean, even if he does slow down in the point pace, he's part of making an entire line tick. Seems like he and Greenway revel in the opportunity to muck it up below the goal line.

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I mean, even if he does slow down in the point pace, he's part of making an entire line tick. Seems like he and Greenway revel in the opportunity to muck it up below the goal line.

It's beautiful to watch and, dare I say it, gives me 97-98 grind line vibes but with more talent.

 

[SnuggaRUDE]

He has vastly exceeded my very low expectations.

 

[Fjordy]

I was skeptical about signing him, glad I was wrong.

 

[SabresFan26]

I was skeptical about signing him, glad I was wrong.

I would re-sign him to a 2-3 year extension.

 

[toddkaz]

I mean, even if he does slow down in the point pace, he's part of making an entire line tick. Seems like he and Greenway revel in the opportunity to muck it up below the goal line.

He also feels like he adds stability to the team. When things are chaotic on the ice when his line goes out there things calm down again.

Points dont show up on the board for this which is why I would happy to see him signed next year even if production goes down

 

[TehDoak]

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

I would re-sign him to a 2-3 year extension.

Signing an oft injured 33 year old to anything more than 1 year deals at this point is asking to be stuck with a declining player who yo-yos out of IR every year.

Zucker has exceeded expectations for....15 games. Its an 82 game season. Don't go giving out multi year extensions off a small sample size...especially when you have a much larger sample size that says he's cooked.

Just pray he stays healthy enough to contribute for most of the year, that would make this signing a win.

 

[toddkaz]

Signing an oft injured 33 year old to anything more than 1 year deals at this point is asking to be stuck with a declining player who yo-yos out of IR every year.

Zucker has exceeded expectations for....15 games. Its an 82 game season. Don't go giving out multi year extensions off a small sample size...especially when you have a much larger sample size that says he's cooked.

Just pray he stays healthy enough to contribute for most of the year, that would make this signing a win.

I agree with you here. Thats why I said next year. Plus we have many prospects in the pipeline. I would tell Zucker we will take it 1 year at a time. No one else is going to give him more than 1 year at this point in his career.

His salary slides with his performance until there is no place for him here or he is cooked.

 

[toddkaz]

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