Proposal: Zuccarello to the Oilers

Howie Hodge

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Chiarelli has made some questionable moves, granted.

This one would take the cake though.....

The sense is you're actually trolling here though....
 

Ori

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It make no sense Rangers is not in a position to move a defender, and Oilers pay too much future for it concerning value.
 

phillyb

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It make no sense Rangers is not in a position to move a defender, and Oilers pay too much future for it concerning value.

I mean, yeah...we don't want to move Pionk, you're right, but we get Bear in return? IDK much about him and I love Pionk, along with some Rangers fans, but couldn't they basically be a wash? So a 1st, 2nd, and a guy like Cagguila for Zuc is great.

For the record, I do not want to trade Zuc at all. The dude is the heart and soul that the Rangers need, just in a 5'10" frame (and I think that's being generous to Norway).
 
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#Connor Bedard 2023 1st, Chicago Blackhawks
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It sounds a lot as well for Oilers, but it`s more likely a playoffs team in this new season - especially if they sign Zucc and contend. But their GM know they can`t afford to resign him so it`s not worth it for Oilers for one run at the cup since they have very limited cap space based on expensive contracts in that Franchise.

EDMONTON OILERS


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PROJECTED CAP HIT
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: $78,721,166

PROJECTED LTIR USED
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: $0

PROJECTED CAP SPACE
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: $778,834


So ideally for Rangers is to trade him with a franchise who are ranked far below on the table in this new season like Ottawa - which means better 1st pick in 2019 summer draft. :)

They can`t even afford to sign Zucc with 50% retained so that is that close topic, lol.

And Milan Lucic come to mind 6 mil $ until 2020-21 season a good example of a bad contract which they almost need to move so they can get some cap space for future.
 
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Kupo

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It make no sense Rangers is not in a position to move a defender, and Oilers pay too much future for it concerning value.
Dude..

As a Rangers fan whose very high on Pionk..

It’s a no brainer in our favor.
 

Kupo

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Not interested in Zucc is the slightest

That’s a shame because he’s a hell of a two-way forward.

If it’s because of price, then I respect your position here. But if it’s because of the player, then it’s safe to say you can’t fathom how valuable Zucc is.

What I will say in confidence is, the Oilers shouldn’t be moving assets for a player that can walk in a year. Zucc would be a better fit on a legit contender who’s “All In”, opposed to a young team like the Oilers.
 

Ctrain2k

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I mean, yeah...we don't want to move Pionk, you're right, but we get Bear in return? IDK much about him and I love Pionk, along with some Rangers fans, but couldn't they basically be a wash? So a 1st, 2nd, and a guy like Cagguila for Zuc is great.

For the record, I do not want to trade Zuc at all. The dude is the heart and soul that the Rangers need, just in a 5'10" frame (and I think that's being generous to Norway).

Yeah that's way too generous he's like 5'6
 
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#Connor Bedard 2023 1st, Chicago Blackhawks
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Dude..

As a Rangers fan whose very high on Pionk..

It’s a no brainer in our favor.

Yes, but if you read my post below - Oilers can`t resign him unless they move a relative large contract like Milan Lucic.
 

Lays

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Zuccarello, Mats ($2,250,000 - 50% retained)
Pionk, Neal ($925,000)


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2019 1st round pick (EDM)
2019 2nd round pick (EDM)
Bear, Ethan ($720,000)
Caggiula, Drake ($1,500,000)
Take out Pionk/Bear/Caggiula and I’ll do it
 

TFHockey

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Well... this was about what I expected.

Thanks to the Ranger fans who are calling out this trade as a tad lopsided. It's appreciated.
 
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bernmeister

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Oil don't want to pay, esp for rental, so forget Zuc
We have other destinations for him.

Pionk would be terrif add for them, but they want a bargain for a useful asset. Have to cough up best market offer worth profit to NYR or no way.
 

Devilsrock17

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I don't like the move for either team to be honest. Yes Zuccarello will be moved possibly by the deadline but I think a team like Colorado or Florida would be a better fit.
 

CapnZin

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If you take out the most valuable piece of this trade (2019 1st EDM) you should have decent value.
 

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