I will be extremely disappointed if the signing of Moore and Pouliot spells the end of Zuccarello in NYC. I've always liked MZA, even though his initial performance was underwhelming. Last year he earned a spot on this roster, IMO, and showed that he can be an effective NHL player. I really want to see what he can do under the wing of a more offensive-minded coach.
This team better be dropping some dead weight before letting MZA walk, or trading him. He's got real potential to bring more offense, I believe.
The argument above reminds me of this neurotic dog I had as a kid. She had this bone that she was given which she loved to gnaw on, and it turned nasty after a while, but she wouldn't let anyone near it; she got extremely aggressive and violently defended it, even though she normally had the sweetest disposition. After a few months it was no longer nasty, and none of us cared about it at all anymore much less bothered to try and take it, but she still growled and snarled whenever anyone walked somewhat near it until the day she died.