Confirmed Trade: [MIN/PIT] Jason Zucker for 2021 1st round pick, Alex Galchenyuk, and Calen Addison

[Prior]

As a Wild fan, sad to see Zucker go. Was a fun player to watch develop after he was drafted, entertaining on the ice, and such a great person off the ice. Wish him and Pittsburg nothing but the best.

Was slightly concerning watching him play after that injury. Still doesn’t look healthy at all. Just doesn’t look like himself. He’ll fit in well over the long term.

Galy, we’ll see. Another “center” to try out is not a bad thing but honestly, meh. First rounder was more or less a given. The Addison addition on defense is interesting given the depth and Brodin’s/Dumba’s name being thrown about...

 

[Kairi Zaide]

Wow huge win for MIN. If Zucker is worth that much, can’t wait to see what Tatar will fetch

It's not like Galchy has much value at this point.

 

[MarkusNaslund19]

Galchenyuk is one of the more disappointing players in recent years.

 

[AKL]

I don't think it's fair to see all the comments about how Pittsburgh got the raw end here. I like the return for Minnesota, it's even a bit more than I expected, but Pittsburgh got 3.5 years of Zucker who's done 33 and 64 points before, and was on pace for like 28 and 56 again this season before he got injured. I wouldn't be shocked at all to see Zucker return to mid 30s for goal scoring, and his injury likely won't have much of a long term effect, if any.

Off the bat, this seems like a good deal for both teams.

And for what it's worth, I think Galchenyuk was mostly included just to make the cap work.

 

[dogbazinho]

JR hates drafts

 

[sisseton]

Rutherford taking all of the L's on trades this past year. Oh well, overpaying for a top 6 winger still means you get a top 6 winger.

Maybe since it was Bill Guerin and a western conference team he not necessarily overpaid, but maybe paid a little more than than he would have had it been someone other than his old friend.

 

[Theodore450]

We where told only krieder was worth a 1st. Lmao this is about to be a seller market

 

[FreeBobbyFarnham]

Seems like too much. It should've been either Addison or the 1st + a small add, not both.

 

[snipes]

Massive overpay but I’m sure the Pens will get the most out of Zucker.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Rutherford taking all of the L's on trades this past year. Oh well, overpaying for a top 6 winger still means you get a top 6 winger.

You are aware he got John Marino for a 6th round pick in the off-season, right?

 

[Canadian Game]

Pierre LeBrun posted no salary retention either way.

 

[Sam Spade]

Imagine what this trade would have been if Fenton was still in charge?

Zucker for Gally + 3rd.

Oh yeah I forgot Guerin is the GM now. He must know Rutherford’s weak spots.

Also, Galchenyuk will be lucky to get a PTO next season, he was just a salary dump.

 

[AKL]

We where told only krieder was worth a 1st. Lmao this is about to be a seller market

Again, that was referring to rentals, not guys with 3.5 years of term

 

[dombrova22]

All I have to say is WOW. What a deal for the Wild. Pitt must really feel like Zucker can fit in well.

 

[Jozay]

Is Calen Addison really good?

Zucker is a pretty damn good player, plus three hears left at a reasonable 5.5. Depending on how good Addison is, I dont think this is an overpay at all. Galchenyuk is terrible.

 

[Dead Coyote]

Disappointed in the Coyotes if that's all it took. Zucker is an incredible asset.

 

[IceBoxHockey]

We where told only krieder was worth a 1st. Lmao this is about to be a seller market

He still is.

 

[bigdog16]

Is there a place for Galchenyuk to buy Balenciaga in Minnesota?

Haha was there a place for that in Pittsburgh?

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Solid trade for both teams if Zucker can play the system like he is expected to in Pittsburgh, hes locked in to some term to so hopefully he does

Nice pickup for Minnesota, Addison is a solid prospect

Gotta love GMJR he gets want he wants and is aggressive. The Penguins have been probably one of the most aggressive team during the TDL since he has taken over and rightfully so. You have a window and you need to capitalize on it.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Unless Galchenyuk is a complete bust now, Pittsburgh seems to have given up a lot.

 

[Warden of the North]

JR hates drafts

JR wants another Cup. IF he doesnt get one in the next couple years he likely isnt going to be around long enough for these picks to really matter.

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

I would have been happy with this return for Rakell, which means Pittsburgh definitely paid a premium.

 

[MK9]

a player who clearly wanted out.

Uh...not at all. He (and his wife) didn't want to go anywhere. They've been very vocal about it.

 

[Empoleon8771]

What this thread is telling me is that this site still comically overvalues draft picks and prospects.

Zucker's a cost controlled top-6 winger signed for 3.5 more years. A 1st and a good prospect for that is reasonable. It's a good return for Minnesota because they're rebuilding, but for a win-now team, you take the cost controlled win-now player 100% of the time. Especially considering that Addison was fairly expendable as a prospect.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Stated yesterday that I felt Rakell would fetch a fair bit more if traded, pretty happy with the bar this sets.

 

[JerseyMike34]

Damn, thats a big price to pay for Pittsburgh.

My initial thoughts exactly.