News Article: Zuccarello: “I'm just waiting for it [trade] to happen”

[TheTakedown]

This explains why his play has been so lackluster... It's hard playing under a cloud like that. You ever work a job knowing you'll be laid off within X months? It's not fun

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

I'm really glad Zucc has changed his mind about staying here.

I certainly didn't want him to stay, I just want what makes him a happy man.

And now when he agrees to a trade it should be easier for Gorton to get it done, a trade could be imminent.

I wish you could quit him.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

This explains why his play has been so lackluster... It's hard playing under a cloud like that. You ever work a job knowing you'll be laid off within X months? It's not fun

A trade is hardly the same as being laid off.

 

[Thirty One]

Yeah, but he also could've been playing IIRC.

Well his first game with Tampa was 12 days after the trade.

 

[Webster]

He never had a choice. His feelings about it were never a factor in Gorton making a deal. Him saying this doesn't change anything about the timeline.

That's not my point. Zucc made it clear earlier he wants to stay, now he doesn't mind a trade. This will make things easier for Gorton because the fans will understand, Zucc still has a huge fanbase here.

 

[EpicDing]

Well his first game with Tampa was 12 days after the trade.

Oh, guess I'm misremembering then. Still think this is what they're doing with Zucc.

 

[eco's bones]

FWIW last year I'd rather have taken my chances with Zuccarello providing secondary scoring than Rick Nash. Probably won't have to take on all the baggage---Beleskey and Spooner's contracts that we did with the Nash trade either. IMO Zucc should bring back a later 1st and probably something else. He's been a consistent scorer for a long time. He can help a power play and he's as close a thing to money as you can get in a shootout. Shootouts don't help in the playoffs but they can absolutely make a difference as far as standings placement in the regular season. IMO a lot of teams could/should be interested in him.

 

[NYR Viper]

Well his first game with Tampa was 12 days after the trade.

I believe they mentioned he probably COULD play earlier than that but it wasn't necessary as they had the depth to allow him to get totally healthy.

 

[Tawnos]

That's not my point. Zucc made it clear earlier he wants to stay, now he doesn't mind a trade. This will make things easier for Gorton because the fans will understand, Zucc still has a huge fanbase here.

He still wants to stay. The article doesn't change that information. In fact, when I read his quotes, what I hear is a player resigned to a situation he's not happy about and trying to spin it positively. The spin is legitimate, but it doesn't remove the unhappiness.

It literally changes nothing for Gorton. The fans were never going to be a factor.

 

[Lays]

I know he hasn’t been good for about a year now but damn I’m gonna miss Zucc a lot. Trading him now would be much better than at the TDL though before everyone takes note that he’s declined. Then Hayes and McQuaid at the TDL

 

[Tawnos]

A trade is hardly the same as being laid off.

You could have just chosen to read that as "being forced to transfer within X months"

 

[Gardner McKay]

Zucc could just do what Vrbata did for a while, get traded and re-sign with his former team at the end of the season.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

That's not my point. Zucc made it clear earlier he wants to stay, now he doesn't mind a trade. This will make things easier for Gorton because the fans will understand, Zucc still has a huge fanbase here.

Thank goodness Gorton doesn't give a shit what the fans think and will act accordingly to do what it best for the team --- and priority #1 since the last trade deadline has been unloading an aging an increasingly ineffective Zuccarello.

 

[Thirty One]

Zucc could just do what Vrbata did for a while, get traded and re-sign with his former team at the end of the season.

Vermette?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Zucc could just do what Vrbata did for a while, get traded and re-sign with his former team at the end of the season.

That’s if we want him back.

I don’t think he fits in with this team post AV.

 

[LORDE]

FWIW last year I'd rather have taken my chances with Zuccarello providing secondary scoring than Rick Nash. Probably won't have to take on all the baggage---Beleskey and Spooner's contracts that we did with the Nash trade either. IMO Zucc should bring back a later 1st and probably something else. He's been a consistent scorer for a long time. He can help a power play and he's as close a thing to money as you can get in a shootout. Shootouts don't help in the playoffs but they can absolutely make a difference as far as standings placement in the regular season. IMO a lot of teams could/should be interested in him.

Not to mention his heart, tenacity and fire.

For my money Zucc brings a lot more to the table than Nash did... pedigree and name don't mean shit when you're a rental... it's all about WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ME NOW.

Nash didn't do much (nor did Grabs... not applicable really) but I don't see the same being the case with Zucc

 

[Webster]

He still wants to stay. The article doesn't change that information. In fact, when I read his quotes, what I hear is a player resigned to a situation he's not happy about and trying to spin it positively. The spin is legitimate, but it doesn't remove the unhappiness.

It literally changes nothing for Gorton. The fans were never going to be a factor.

Well that's your opinion...

I said he doesn't mind a trade anymore, that's a huge difference. As Kvatningen wrote, trading Zucc against his wishes could end up a PR disaster for the Rangers. When Zucc says he's fine with a trade they should avoid this problem.

You underestimate the power of the fans. If you think HFNYR (where a lot of people seem to hate Zucc) reflects the majority of fans you're dead wrong.

 

[Thirty One]

Well that's your opinion...

I said he doesn't mind a trade anymore, that's a huge difference. As Kvatningen wrote, trading Zucc against his wishes could end up a PR disaster for the Rangers. When Zucc says he's fine with a trade they should avoid this problem.

You underestimate the power of the fans. If you think HFNYR (where a lot of people seem to hate Zucc) reflects the majority of fans you're dead wrong.

LOL. The Rangers traded Leetch against his wishes...

 

[E-Train]

Well that's your opinion...

I said he doesn't mind a trade anymore, that's a huge difference. As Kvatningen wrote, trading Zucc against his wishes could end up a PR disaster for the Rangers. When Zucc says he's fine with a trade they should avoid this problem.

You underestimate the power of the fans. If you think HFNYR (where a lot of people seem to hate Zucc) reflects the majority of fans you're dead wrong.

The team somehow existed for 84 years before his arrival. If the world didn't end with the Leetch trade, it certainly won't for Zucc. Everyone appreciates his contribution for the last 8+ seasons. Time to move on.

 

[Tawnos]

Well that's your opinion...

I said he doesn't mind a trade anymore, that's a huge difference. As Kvatningen wrote, trading Zucc against his wishes could end up a PR disaster for the Rangers. When Zucc says he's fine with a trade they should avoid this problem.

You underestimate the power of the fans. If you think HFNYR (where a lot of people seem to hate Zucc) reflects the majority of fans you're dead wrong.

I don't underestimate the power of the fans in this regard. I estimate their impact exactly where it is on these things... and that's no impact at all. Trading Brian Leetch, a fan favorite and team legend wasn't a PR disaster. Trading Callahan and Dubinsky, both fan favorites, wasn't a PR disaster. When the reason behind a trade is well-understood by fans, there is no backlash. In Leetch's case, they needed to rebuild. In Callahan and Dubinsky's cases, they were looking for upgrades. In Zuccarello's case, it's the same as Leetch. Fans aren't going to be upset in a way that's going to impact the team's revenue.

There isn't a single person on this board who hates Zucc.

 

[LORDE]

Well that's your opinion...

I said he doesn't mind a trade anymore, that's a huge difference. As Kvatningen wrote, trading Zucc against his wishes could end up a PR disaster for the Rangers. When Zucc says he's fine with a trade they should avoid this problem.

You underestimate the power of the fans. If you think HFNYR (where a lot of people seem to hate Zucc) reflects the majority of fans you're dead wrong.

Plz stop... you're embarrassing yourself *facepalm*

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

I don't underestimate the power of the fans in this regard. I estimate their impact exactly where it is on these things... and that's no impact at all. Trading Brian Leetch, a fan favorite and team legend wasn't a PR disaster. Trading Callahan and Dubinsky, both fan favorites, wasn't a PR disaster. When the reason behind a trade is well-understood by fans, there is no backlash. In Leetch's case, they needed to rebuild. In Callahan and Dubinsky's cases, they were looking for upgrades. In Zuccarello's case, it's the same as Leetch. Fans aren't going to be upset in a way that's going to impact the team's revenue.

There isn't a single person on this board who hates Zucc.

There is, however, apparently one who thinks Zucc's happiness should hold the entire franchise hostage.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

You could have just chosen to read that as "being forced to transfer within X months"

Still not the same. Trades are part of the professional sports business. Sure he will have to move but a trade isn’t gong to affect his livelihood.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

There is, however, apparently one who thinks Zucc's happiness should hold the entire franchise hostage.

Brian Leetch was traded.

 

[Edge]

That’s if we want him back.

I don’t think he fits in with this team post AV.

I will admit, he definitely seems out of place.

The injury doesn't help, but there's this underlying feeling like he's a holdover from a different era. It's weird because there are other guys who have been here longer, and yet it feels more obvious with Zucc.