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

[AKL]

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.

I also think it's a bit of undervaluing the type of player Zucker could be. I like the return for us for where we are, I also think Pittsburgh is going to be happy too.

 

[Beauner]

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

Oh he is. Like, he REALLY is

 

[Empoleon8771]

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

Galchenyuk is pretty much a complete bust now. He has the value of like a 4th.

This deal was basically Addison, a 1st and 4th for Zucker. That's a good haul for the Wild for sure, but it's not some earth shattering haul. It's pretty much exactly what Penguins fans and Wild fans agreed on, but with Addison in place of Hallander.

 

[IcedCapp]

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

How many people in this thread are going to brag about their inability to read? I think we’re up to 10 now?

 

[EON]

Seems like a win for Pittsburgh to me. Zucker is fantastic 5v5 and signed to 3 more years at a very reasonable 5.5 M.

Galchenyuk has regressed and that 1st will likely be very late in the round.

Addison is a nice prospect but one the Pens can afford to give up.

Not saying it's a bad trade for the Wild by any means, I think it's close to fair, I just think people overvalue picks/prospects over impact NHLers right now.

 

[LeHab]

Minny is not too far off a playoff spot. Throwing the towel already?

 

[K Fleur]

Galchenyuk in the most perfect of circumstances for him can probably still produce.

Your team isn't going to win though.

 

[Web In Front]

Jesus... not sure Zucker is worth that much. I feel like Kreider could've been had for that

Zucker is better, younger and signed for two additional seasons than Kreider.

 

[Chiarelli]

Kinda crazy when galchenyuk is the throw in with a trade involving a prospect and a pick

 

[Shoofyou10]

My first thought was that seems like too much to give up but actually with 3.5 years remaining on his deal that’s a steep but fair price. Billy G did well here and Pens get a speedy top 6 wing with term. Fair I’d say. Both teams fans should be happy.

 

[State of Hockey]

Maybe Minnesota finally has a GM who can make a trade. It's been over a decade.

I think Zucker is going to rip it up in Pittsburgh. I expect a 60-70 point pace. He needs a fresh start, and his speed and shot will fit in well with world-class centers.

However, that seems like a lot to give up. I don't consider Galchenyuk much more than a salary dump at this point, so it's really a low 1st and Addison. Seems a bit much for Zucker, but of course I'll take it.

 

[spfan]

Makes sense to get Zucker. Seems like he was being targeted during the Kessel trade.
Galchenyuk has under performed. Even with Guentzel out, Galchenyuk wasn't stepping up.
Don't like giving up a 1st rounder AND Addison though.

Also, Zucker doesn't have a bad contract at all, but its not really saving money. With how Galchenyuk performed, he likely wasn't going to get a raise. And I thought the whole point of that Kessel trade was saving money.

This kind of feels like when we traded away Hagelin to get Pearson, then traded Pearson for Gudbranson. Makes me wish we just kept Hagelin in the first place. I do like getting Zucker though. Obviously this isn't like getting Gudbranson.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Happy to see Zucker coming to the Pens. Not thrilled to lose Addison, but it’s a fair trade.

 

[CreamOfTheCrop]

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

Zucker isnt a UFA.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Galchenyuk is pretty much a complete bust now. He has the value of like a 4th.

This deal was basically Addison, a 1st and 4th for Zucker. That's a good haul for the Wild for sure, but it's not some earth shattering haul. It's pretty much exactly what Penguins fans and Wild fans agreed on, but with Addison in place of Hallander.

Pittsburgh improving, why I am not surprised? Good coach, good GM. They get what they need.

 

[PuckInTheNards]

So, a late first (20-30 range), a 2nd round RHD prospect (who I don't know much about but I guess is pretty good?) and a cap dump in Galchenyuk for a sure fire 20 goal scorer (probably 30 in Pittsburgh). I don't hate it (Maybe Galchenyuk picks it back up in MN) but it's not like the Wild are clear winners here.

Edit: I take it back. I do hate it. Really gonna miss Zucker.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

1st + prospect seems like a pretty expected return for a top 6 winger who is in his prime and signed for 3.5 years ?

That said, i hope Chucky stays with the Wild. Would be nice to see him with Kaprizov and just let them run free on offense during this upcoming rebuild.

 

[GeorgeCostanza]

Fair trade IMO. Gotta give to get. Zucker is a top 6 forward with term. The 1st will be late but I think Addison is a future 2nd pairing dman who can QB a powerplay.

 

[Vinegar Strokes]

Minny is not too far off a playoff spot. Throwing the towel already?

Smart by the wild. They have no chance at a cup, accelerate the rebuild a bit while still remaining a competitive team.

 

[FlameChampion]

Zuckers a nice player. He will help Pittsburgh.

But damn thats pretty rich. Nice haul for Minnesota.

 

[innitfam]

Scouting report on Addison?

 

[flyerslducks]

addison is a nice prospect though

 

[flyerslducks]

Scouting report on Addison?

i think he can be a pretty good dman. Dobber did a review on him and they were raving about him. Saw him in wjc and he was pretty evident as well

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

Absolutely love it for the Penguins. Let’s face it, by the time that first rounder or Addison is ready for the NHL, this team will be in 100% rebuild mode.

GO FOR MORE CUPS NOW!!

 

[CROCODILE SEATS]

Minny is not too far off a playoff spot. Throwing the towel already?

We’re not going anywhere meaningful with this aging core even if we do make it.

 

[Theodore450]

He still is.

You must have missed the title of the trade because zucker just got traded for a 1st