Recalled/Assigned: Jason Zucker (Jan 1: Re-called from Iowa)

[Engebretson]

I don't get the Zucker love around here. The guy hasn't done **** for a long time and really brings nothing. Speed is great but he apparently doesn't know how to use it and he is useless defensively. Coyle brings size and when on his game is twice the player Zucker is. Zucker is a faster Setoguchi...

He's done very well at every level (USNDT, NCAA, AHL) and it just appears that the reason he's not doing well at the NHL level is that he and Yeo aren't on the same page. Zucker has a lot of tools that you just can't teach (Speed, shot, etc.) and is fairly unique in the organization due to those tools. I'm not saying that Zucker is the savior of the team, but something else needs to be done with him.

IMO, Zucker could end up being Setoguchi, but he's not there yet.

 

[roon]

He's done very well at every level (USNDT, NCAA, AHL) and it just appears that the reason he's not doing well at the NHL level is that he and Yeo aren't on the same page. Zucker has a lot of tools that you just can't teach (Speed, shot, etc.) and is fairly unique in the organization due to those tools. I'm not saying that Zucker is the savior of the team, but something else needs to be done with him.

IMO, Zucker could end up being Setoguchi, but he's not there yet.

Being Setoguchi is not something to aspire to.

 

[Blizzard6411]

Last 10 regular season games last year he went without a point as well. Play better and you'll stay up.

Like Haula?

 

[roon]

If he got the minutes Coyle is getting i'll bet you 100 bucks he would have more then Coyles lousy 8 points in 22 games with 1st line minutes and PP time..

Really? Where was he last year when he got those things?

 

[Engebretson]

Being Setoguchi is not something to aspire to.

I was saying that was the "bust" end of Zucker's spectrum. You said he's a faster Setoguchi, and I don't think he's quite that bad yet. I'd think that we'd all be pretty disappointed if Zucker only ended up as good as Setoguchi.

 

[Minnesota]

Zucker reminds me a lot of Emerson Etem.

Except I think Etem is being handled properly. Is it the coaches decision regarding call-ups and re-assignments? I honestly don't know.

 

[THEALLKNOWING*]

Over the past several years, has anyone been given more chances to suceed than Zucker? Perhaps he is not willing to truly put the effort in to take his game to the next level. Granlund certainly got the message last year by his off-season regime, which showed-up in pre-concussion performance.

 

[Jarick]

Really? Where was he last year when he got those things?

Zucker was 13th among forwards in ice time (11:15). Coyle was 7th (15:03).

Zucker was 11th among forwards in PP ice time (0:19). Coyle was 10th (0:46).

So no, he didn't have those things last year either.

 

[Engebretson]

Zucker reminds me a lot of Emerson Etem.

Except I think Etem is being handled properly. Is it the coaches decision regarding call-ups and re-assignments? I honestly don't know.

Makes sense, they are the same age and have similar play styles.

I'd think that the coach at least has some input on call-ups and re-assignments.

 

[Minnesota]

Over the past several years, has anyone been given more chances to suceed than Zucker? Perhaps he is not willing to truly put the effort in to take his game to the next level. Granlund certainly got the message last year by his off-season regime, which showed-up in pre-concussion performance.

I doubt it's a question of effort for Zucker.

Moreso I would say it's a question of ability or readyness. Either he's not ready for the NHL, or he'll never adjust to the NHL level.

 

[Jarick]

Over the past several years, has anyone been given more chances to suceed than Zucker? Perhaps he is not willing to truly put the effort in to take his game to the next level. Granlund certainly got the message last year by his off-season regime, which showed-up in pre-concussion performance.

Yeah, Coyle, Granlund, Nino, even Dumba.

 

[roon]

Zucker was 13th among forwards in ice time (11:15). Coyle was 7th (15:03).

Zucker was 11th among forwards in PP ice time (0:19). Coyle was 10th (0:46).

So no, he didn't have those things last year either.

Zucker has had plenty of chances to prove himself. It's not an issue with the system either they play the same system in Iowa. His game just doesn't translate as is and he is apparently not willing to work and make the adjustments he needs to. I don't buy the "he needs more ice time" crap...he doesn't do **** with the time he does get.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Continuing to throw **** at the wall and see what sticks (not calling Zucker '****', just trying to turn a phrase).

 

[Jarick]

Zucker has had plenty of chances to prove himself. It's not an issue with the system either they play the same system in Iowa. His game just doesn't translate as is and he is apparently not willing to work and make the adjustments he needs to. I don't buy the "he needs more ice time" crap...he doesn't do **** with the time he does get.

21 years old, 33 games in the NHL and you're calling it?

Okay, then.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

21 years old, 33 games in the NHL and you're calling it?

Okay, then.

Don't you know? A player's prime is now age 19-22.

 

[kfan22]

And Zucker sent back down LOL

 

[INTOTHEVOID]

I just don't understand really.

 

[Blizzard6411]

And Zucker sent back down LOL

All a fan can do is laugh at this point.

 

[Minnesota]

Zucker down; Haula up.

Isn't this what we wanted?

 

[Engebretson]

And Zucker sent back down LOL

Honestly, I'd prefer they leave him there for the time being instead of bouncing him back and forth. He's obviously perceived a certain way by management and they should leave him in Iowa for a longer stretch if they're so concerned.

 

[Blizzard6411]

Zucker down; Haula up.

Isn't this what we wanted?

I think what we wanted was for Haula to never be sent down. The way this is being handled is very confusing for players and a sign of total dysfunction between coaches and management. I like Fletcher but this is on him for not controlling this situation.

 

[Jarick]

I think what we wanted was for Haula to never be sent down. The way this is being handled is very confusing for players and a sign of total dysfunction between coaches and management. I like Fletcher but this is on him for not controlling this situation.

+1

Is it the coach or GM in this situation? Shouldn't it be the coach calling these shots and the GM signing off on the moves?

 

[Minnesota]

I thought we moved our farm team from Houston to Iowa so we could afford this type of flexibility?

 

[Avder]

Yeo is becoming a complete embarrassment, and Fletcher is starting to look kind of stupid for not reigning this prospect carousel in.

Yo-yo-ing prospects like this just seems friggin' terrible.

 

[nickschultzfan]

I'm not sure what people are expecting with Zucker. He's built himself into a goal scorer and he isn't generating offense when he is called up. There is nothing more to add to the equation.

If you are billing yourself as a goal scorer, you only last as long as you score goals. The end.

Other prospects may get longer looks because they are bringing more to the table.