Player Discussion Jason Zucker

[plock]

12.5%

I'm just saying, there's a scenario where Zucker puts up a 30+20 playing with Koivu/Granlund and all of a sudden we might be bribing Vegas to take Brodin or somebody.

What color is the sky in this world scenario?Expecting Zucker to double both his goal and assist totals is extremely optimistic.

 

[Slick Willy*]

He's going to Vegas, and that's a fact. So we get him for 1 more year then..?

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

He's going to Vegas, and that's a fact. So we get him for 1 more year then..?

If he has a bounce back year wonder if CF would protect him and trade him to Vegas? Wild could choose who Vegas picks, a lesser quality player through the draft. Then trade Zucker and receive a player that Vegas picked from one of the other teams or draft picks.

 

[BigT2002]

What color is the sky in this world scenario?Expecting Zucker to double both his goal and assist totals is extremely optimistic.

No doubt, but even he said on KFAN that the whole contract thing was getting into his head a lot more than it should have. He was trying too hard because he knew those would be the stats CF and his Agent would be using to negotiate his deal. I don't blame him in that aspect. He is just getting married in a month and the whole process could be pretty overwhelming for those who haven't really done it. The last time he was getting a contract he got bare bones because he was barely playing. He knew he was a staple to the team now and it could affect how much he was really worth.

 

[Wild11MN]

Highly recommend reading this.

http://www.startribune.com/shoot-mo...mself-forget-young-tucker-s-advice/387647651/

 

[gphr513]

Highly recommend reading this.

http://www.startribune.com/shoot-mo...mself-forget-young-tucker-s-advice/387647651/

Heard him and Carly talk about this on the Power Trip. Really tough story, but cool to see how strong of a connection those two had.

 

[nickschultzfan]

Highly recommend reading this.

http://www.startribune.com/shoot-mo...mself-forget-young-tucker-s-advice/387647651/

Wow. That just hits you right in the heart.

 

[keppel146]

It's totally possible for Zucker to put up 30 goals. With a new coach and Granlund on the wing? granny-koivu-zucker? The guy was on pace for 37 goals a couple years ago.

 

[BagHead]

It's totally possible for Zucker to put up 30 goals. With a new coach and Granlund on the wing? granny-koivu-zucker? The guy was on pace for 37 goals a couple years ago.

Last season was a good example of why "on pace" stats aren't recognized as indicators of how good a player truly is. He was on pace for an insane point total early season, then totally fell off as the year went on. That's not actually abnormal, for a player to get hot for part of the season and go cold for the rest, that's what most scoring middle 6 players do. He probably does have the skill to be able to pot 30, but he lacks the consistency to do it, possibly because he lacks enough confidence when his game isn't going right to turn it back around.

Honestly, I think Zucker still has the potential to be a 30 goal scorer too, but right now I'm in "I'll believe it when I see it" mode.


Good story above. I heard him on KFAN today talking a little about it this morning, but I wasn't sure where to find it. Thanks!

 

[Wildfish]

He's going to Vegas, and that's a fact.

Absolutely NOT a fact. He's currently not the likeliest. Figure it out, unless there are trades the Wild have five Dmen, one or even two who'll be exposed, who'd easily go before him IMO.

 

[Puhis]

Highly recommend reading this.

http://www.startribune.com/shoot-mo...mself-forget-young-tucker-s-advice/387647651/

Feels is not what I needed this morning. God damn, that's... tough.

Thanks for sharing though. I would second the recommendation.

 

[W75]

Highly recommend reading this.

http://www.startribune.com/shoot-mo...mself-forget-young-tucker-s-advice/387647651/

Wow. I can't find many words. Makes you stop for a second, and feel a lot of emotions.

 

[Nharris31]

I hope Zucker doesn't get picked in the expansion draft. Just because everyone thinks he will

 

[Wildfish]

It's totally possible for Zucker to put up 30 goals.

I think so, too. Not saying it's probable but...

 

[PanniniClaus]

That was tough. Shoot more....Wishing Zucker all the best.

 

[Wabit]

So where does Zucker fit in the Wild lineup now? Don't see him breaking the top 6 (without an injury) anytime soon. I could see him benched when Haula comes back.

Hopefully he's stayed late at practice and worked on his breakaway shooting. I don't remember seeing a guy getting so many breakaways and not scoring at least once.

 

[Twoods1623]

So where does Zucker fit in the Wild lineup now? Don't see him breaking the top 6 (without an injury) anytime soon. I could see him benched when Haula comes back.

Hopefully he's stayed late at practice and worked on his breakaway shooting. I don't remember seeing a guy getting so many breakaways and not scoring at least once.

Brodziak.

 

[Nharris31]

So where does Zucker fit in the Wild lineup now? Don't see him breaking the top 6 (without an injury) anytime soon. I could see him benched when Haula comes back.

Hopefully he's stayed late at practice and worked on his breakaway shooting. I don't remember seeing a guy getting so many breakaways and not scoring at least once.

No that honor should belong to Chris Stewart.

 

[Wild11MN]

I can't believe how good he was two years ago. 21 in 51 iirc. Sad to see he might never touch that again.

 

[57special]

I don't see how Pulkkinen earns time over him.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Zucker - Haula - Pominville seems like a good enough 3rd line

 

[57special]

Very soft. Try Nino out on other lines till Haula gets back, then reunite them and Poms.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Very soft. Try Nino out on other lines till Haula gets back, then reunite them and Poms.

Then does Zucker get bumped up to the Staal and Coyle line?

 

[57special]

Then does Zucker get bumped up to the Staal and Coyle line?

Yes?

 

[Wabit]

Very soft. Try Nino out on other lines till Haula gets back, then reunite them and Poms.

If Nino starts playing well with Staal/Coyle, leave him there.

If he Nino doesn't get click with Staal/Coyle, I'd like to see them try JEE before Zucker. Mainly to get the most out of JEE's 9 games. I'd rather know it didn't work than wonder if it did before JEE gets sent (possibly) to SHL/Iowa. Really I think it's about line chemistry right now.

JEE?/Staal/Coyle
Parise/Koivu/Granny
Nino/Haula/Pommer
Zucker?/Dalpe/Stewie? (Pokemon?)