Confirmed Trade: [DAL/NYR] Zuccarello (30% retained) for 2nd (Cond 1st if DAL makes WCF), 3rd (Cond 1st if re-signs)

[Lindberg Cheese]

Plus, plus, he’s become buds with Klinger and the coach called him Magic Freakin Johnson. Smells like a resign to me.

 

[ZeHockeyFan]

Keeping a UFA because he's a fan favourite is a terrible way to do business.

If you are talking about Dallas, I'd have to say that he's more than just a fan-favorite.

 

[BatVader]

He’s... not just a fan favorite? He’s actually a key part of the team. Do you watch Dallas?

Yeah.
Those 2 games he played for them really changed the whole team dynamic...

 

[Zrhutch]

Yeah.
Those 2 games he played for them really changed the whole team dynamic...

...what?

EDIT: Alright, I don’t wanna be a jerk, so I’ll explain. Zucc’s arrival, along with Hintz turning into a dude (and to a lesser extent Dickinson) changed the dynamic of this team’s offense from being just three good players and a bunch of spares to an actual deep offense. I believe I saw they had the 3rd most depth scoring in the playoffs. That’s the sort of thing that takes you from a first round exit to a legit contender.

 

[Golden Puppers]

yeah he really changed the whole team dynamic...

Funny you laugh, because that's literally what happened...he and the emergence of Hintz have given Dallas an actual 2nd line, something they haven't had in a long time. They've been just as good if not better than the Seguin-Benn-Radulov line for stretches. 4G 7 points for Hintz, 3G 6P for Zucc. If not for that, Dallas could be out right now.

You should tune in and see for yourself now that the Jets are deep into golf season

Plus, plus, he’s become buds with Klinger and the coach called him Magic Freakin Johnson. Smells like a resign to me.

hate to be that guy but... re-sign*

 

[BatVader]

Funny you laugh, because that's literally what happened...he and the emergence of Hintz have given Dallas an actual 2nd line, something they haven't had in a long time. They've been just as good if not better than the Seguin-Benn-Radulov line for stretches. 4G 7 points for Hintz, 3G 6P for Zucc. If not for that, Dallas could be out right now.

You should tune in and see for yourself now that the Jets are deep into golf season

Hey!!!
Golf is an underrated sport!

Seriously though, I get his acquisition gives the team more options and all but as he has only played the 2 games. I just find it funny everyone talking like he’s taken the team from bottom feeder to cup champs.
I think this deal is a yet to be seen situation. His fluke injury and sidelining so early after the trade keeps everything up i the air.
At least that’s how I see it.

 

[sens13]

look's like the rangers might get at least one first. this trade might end up being much better for them than expected.

 

[Machinehead]

Keeping a UFA because he's a fan favourite is a terrible way to do business.

There's a reason he's a fan favorite.

He was asked to carry the Rangers offensively and at a time, he did, to the tune of a SCF and a PT.

Now he's on a team where he can just be a cog and it shouldn't surprise anyone how effective he is.

 

[Machinehead]

Yeah.
Those 2 games he played for them really changed the whole team dynamic...

I must have lost count. They beat Nashville in 2 games?

 

[Golden Puppers]

Hey!!!
Golf is an underrated sport!

Seriously though, I get his acquisition gives the team more options and all but as he has only played the 2 games. I just find it funny everyone talking like he’s taken the team from bottom feeder to cup champs.
I think this deal is a yet to be seen situation. His fluke injury and sidelining so early after the trade keeps everything up i the air.
At least that’s how I see it.

He's played 10 games, not 2 games. No one is saying he's took them from lotto to cup. Dallas had the big horses in place already in Benn, Seguin, Klingberg, Radulov. They needed depth.

Hintz and Zuccarello have given them an actual 2nd line. Zucc is a guy who's scored 50-60 points in this league a bunch of times, he's a good player, he can help change a team.

 

[BatVader]

He's played 10 games, not 2 games. No one is saying he's took them from lotto to cup. Dallas had the big horses in place already in Benn, Seguin, Klingberg, Radulov. They needed depth.

Hintz and Zuccarello have given them an actual 2nd line. Zucc is a guy who's scored 50-60 points in this league a bunch of times, he's a good player, he can help change a team.

Hope it works out for the stars.
Good teams means good hockey

 

[The S5]

Zucc is also an amazing team mate. He was the most popular guy in the room for the Rangers. He is a guy who can unify a team.

 

[DelZottoHitTheNetJK]

Not even close to surprised with what I've seen from Zucc. He's the prototypical perfect 2nd line player for a contending team. He's amazing 5 on 5 and has elite vision to find guys. No doubt in my mind that Hintz is doing what he's doing mainly because of Zucc

 

[glovesave_35]

Hey!!!
Golf is an underrated sport!

Seriously though, I get his acquisition gives the team more options and all but as he has only played the 2 games. I just find it funny everyone talking like he’s taken the team from bottom feeder to cup champs.
I think this deal is a yet to be seen situation. His fluke injury and sidelining so early after the trade keeps everything up i the air.
At least that’s how I see it.

He's been playing in the playoffs. What are you on about?

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I love Mats Zuccarello and I want you to love him too

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Never understood why some bashed the trade, maybe, maybe the value was 2 2nds but Gorton took a couple of gambles that could pay off into an overpay. Dallas fans have pleasantly found out what NYR already knew about Zuc. I think that Dal will suck it up and resign him to keep a bonafide 2nd line going into next season, plus the fit, his personality, etc.

I felt the value was supposed to be 1st rounder + prospect.

 

[Calad]

Not even close to surprised with what I've seen from Zucc. He's the prototypical perfect 2nd line player for a contending team. He's amazing 5 on 5 and has elite vision to find guys. No doubt in my mind that Hintz is doing what he's doing mainly because of Zucc

No knock on Hintz who's been a big part of the stars playoff run so far, but this is what Zucc has done his whole career. Whoever he plays with, whatever line he is on, he elevates it.

 

[Tawnos]

I felt the value was supposed to be 1st rounder + prospect.

The feeling at the deadline seemed to be that there was a guaranteed first on the table somewhere, but Gorton took the deal with a shot at 2 firsts, feeling confident at least one of the conditions would be met.

We will see if the gamble paid off.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

The Zucc is legit

 

[Kshahdoo]

And I remember, when I said zillion years ago, that Zuc was going to be a good NHL player, I was laughed at...

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

I miss him a lot

 

[leeroggy]

And the Rangers look like they might get that first round pick out of this . . . not bad for them

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

I felt the value was supposed to be 1st rounder + prospect.

That sentiment was born from a few wishful thinkers before the market started to establish itself, there were only a few 1sts available.....before market I was thinking a 2nd and B+ prospect, we got roughly the equivalent and maybe more to come.

 

[Unspecified]

That sentiment was born from a few wishful thinkers before the market started to establish itself, there were only a few 1sts available.....before market I was thinking a 2nd and B+ prospect, we got roughly the equivalent and maybe more to come.

This years draft outside of the top couple is meh and same with next year so giving up that for Zucc who could sign an extension is not bad for us at all.

 

[Kcb12345]

No knock on Hintz who's been a big part of the stars playoff run so far, but this is what Zucc has done his whole career. Whoever he plays with, whatever line he is on, he elevates it.

Not even close to surprised with what I've seen from Zucc. He's the prototypical perfect 2nd line player for a contending team. He's amazing 5 on 5 and has elite vision to find guys. No doubt in my mind that Hintz is doing what he's doing mainly because of Zucc

Hintz started playing like this and producing while Zuccarello was injured. Hintz, believe it or not, is actually a really good player lol. Zucc just adds/builds upon that and enhances it which makes for a consistent 2nd line so far in Dallas.