Zuccarello out until April after blocking shot (UPD: returns Apr. 2nd)

[Know Your Enemy]

Life is not fair.

 

[Dynamite Time]

I guess if we can still get into the playoffs we’ll have a fresh Zuccarello going in.

Just trying to think positive but man this really sucks.

 

[Wolfpuck]

That absolutely sucks. Even though he killed my Canes on the regular, I've always liked Zucc and the way he plays. He was just what the doctor ordered for the Stars offense.

 

[Ben Matlock]

The Zuccarello hattrick.

That’s just awful luck.

 

[Patmac40]

**** **** ****, that really sucks. Sorry Stars fans, hope it doesn't affect the playoff chances.

 

[The S5]

Couple of things. First, so many posters trashing Zucc's value before he was traded. Stars fans got a brief glimpse into what Ranger fans have known for years. I am still disappointed that the Rangers moved him for that return.
Second, as a goaltender, I didn't like my team mates getting in front of shots from the point, but this has been going on forever in the NHL. Zucc did what was expected of him. The guy is a gamer. Sucks for him and Dallas. Wish him a speedy recovery and hope Dallas gets into the playoffs so Zucc can get back on the ice and show his stuff.

 

[HaNotsri]

Goal+Assist+Injury
This will be known as the Zuccarello hattrick,

 

[Unspecified]

Hopefully Dallas kept the receipt and can make a return.

Wow such an original statement

 

[mtlmonk]

Why would one block a shot with the inner side of the skate

 

[Unspecified]

Maybe Zucc wanted Nill gone also so he took one for the team to help us show Nill the door.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Maybe Zucc wanted Nill gone also so he took one for the team to help us show Nill the door.

We'll know this is the case for sure if Seguin and Klingberg go knee-on-knee in the pregame warmups tomorrow.

 

[SML2]

I watched almost every game Zucc ever played, and I don't know if I ever saw him try to block a shot like he did there.
Dallas should put Zucc on LTIR and bargain bin Derrick Brassard right now. He and Zucc have amazing chemistry and the cost can't be too high. By the time he comes back from injury the hits won't be worth much.

 

[Unspecified]

We'll know this is the case for sure if Seguin and Klingberg go knee-on-knee in the pregame warmups tomorrow.

Considering Nill's tenure is directly tied to the playoffs i would not rule this out.

 

[haveandare]

Oh man, what a bummer. Feel bad for Zucc there. He was having a nice game too. Hope Dallas makes a run and he gets some time in with them, I think he could be electric with their top players and god knows their top players could use some backup.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Couple of things. First, so many posters trashing Zucc's value before he was traded. Stars fans got a brief glimpse into what Ranger fans have known for years. I am still disappointed that the Rangers moved him for that return.
Second, as a goaltender, I didn't like my team mates getting in front of shots from the point, but this has been going on forever in the NHL. Zucc did what was expected of him. The guy is a gamer. Sucks for him and Dallas. Wish him a speedy recovery and hope Dallas gets into the playoffs so Zucc can get back on the ice and show his stuff.

Didn't see anyone trash Zucc's value, we know he good, but hells yes on the "don't block shots" thing. Clear out. It's amazing to me that in the age of advanced metrics we still think risking injury blocking a shot from 60 feet away is worth doing.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Didn't see anyone trash Zucc's value, we know he good, but hells yes on the "don't block shots" thing. Clear out. It's amazing to me that in the age of advanced metrics we still think risking injury blocking a shot from 60 feet away is worth doing.

Could've been one of those things where he didn't get out of the way in time.....I imagine when you're skating around at such a high speed and then you look up and realize you're in the shooting lane with half a second before the shot is fired on goal, there probably aren't too many players who are going to dive out of the way of the shot.

All he can do is brace for it and hope it doesn't hurt. Unfortunately for Zucc, the hockey gods felt like pranking Dallas yesterday. So here we are.

 

[TheDawnOfANewTage]

Could've been one of those things where he didn't get out of the way in time.....I imagine when you're skating around at such a high speed and then you look up and realize you're in the shooting lane with half a second before the shot is fired on goal, there probably aren't too many players who are going to dive out of the way of the shot.

All he can do is brace for it and hope it doesn't hurt. Unfortunately for Zucc, the hockey gods felt like pranking Dallas yesterday. So here we are.

Oh in no way am I blaming Zucc, he's just doing what hockey players do. I'm more blaming coaches/culture for making players think it's a good idea. Obviously he's not gonna dive out of the way, but statistically and in terms of risk/reward that's what he should do.. but he'd be labeled soft for doing so. I jumped outta the way of a slapshot from a foot away in practice one day and got crap from my coach for it- like, what? It was a terrible shot- chances are it bounces off my shin pads and I get a breakaway, at best it breaks my foot. Not taking that for nothing in practice against my own team, but hey, hockey culture!

 

[Lays]

I watched almost every game Zucc ever played, and I don't know if I ever saw him try to block a shot like he did there.
Dallas should put Zucc on LTIR and bargain bin Derrick Brassard right now. He and Zucc have amazing chemistry and the cost can't be too high. By the time he comes back from injury the hits won't be worth much.

Agreed. Think Dallas gets Brassard

 

[LowSodium]

Don't see how this is only 4 weeks

 

[Dr Pepper]

Don't see how this is only 4 weeks

Nope.

Even IF Dallas makes the playoffs and, even more miraculously, makes it all the way to the semis, this injury could keep Zucc out long enough that he doesn't meet the "games played" mark needed to fulfill the condition on that 2019 pick.

 

[WesMcCauley]

But hey, at least he prevented a low % scoring chance.

haha i agree but to be fair the shot he blocked was from the slot and would have been dangerous as hell

 

[Dr Pepper]

Back in the lineup tonight, and picked up an assist less than five mins into the game.

Just dodge those point shots, Mats!

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Just dodge those point shots, Mats!

No lie. He's had a lot of trouble with that in his career. McDonagh nearly killed him years ago with one of those.

 

[Elysian]

Our PP is SOOOO much better with Zucc it's ridiculous.

 

[Kcb12345]

f***