Posts About "Jason Zucker"
Wild Need a Boost From Their Winger Depth
December 2nd, 2020 The Minnesota Wild roster has been completely revamped in the last few seasons, with the exception of a few key players such as wing Zach Parise, defenseman Ryan Suter and until the last few months center Mikko Koivu. This past season has been no different with player overhaul. The forwards have really seen some dramatic changes...
Penguins: Projected 2020-21 Forward Lines
October 31st, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins made quite a few changes to their forward group this offseason, as general manager Jim Rutherford added a top-six winger and two bottom-six forwards. He traded Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers for defenceman Mike Matheson and Colton Sceviour. Rutherford also traded for Kasperi Kapanen and signed Mark...
Pittsburgh Penguins to Watch in the Play-In Round
July 31st, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins played their first hockey game since March on Tuesday against their rivals the Philadelphia Flyers. It was the first game in months for both teams and ended in overtime. The Penguins will play the Montreal Canadiens in the play-in round and they have four players who fans will need to keep a close eye on. Jake...
Phil Kessel - Alex Galchenyuk Trade Revisited
July 9th, 2020 Over the many years of a legendary career, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford has shown he does not shy away from making massive trades to make his team competitive. On July 30, 2019, he proved that again by trading away a star player who was crucial to the back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning playoff runs in 2016 and...
NHL Power Rankings for March 2020
March 1st, 2020 There’s been a major shake-up in this post-trade-deadline edition of THW’s Power Rankings. The Boston Bruins climb into Spot No. 1, as two brand-new entries make it into the top three. The New York Rangers also make some noise as the league’s biggest riser, but is it enough to salvage their playoff hopes? Taking into account...
Penguins' Roster Better Than Stanley Cup Winning Teams
February 26th, 2020 The 2019-20 Pittsburgh Penguins’ season has seen its highs, lows, and countless injuries. It’s one that also came with many positive changes. The trade deadline has come and gone, and some major additions came to the organization. This team that is currently assembled (disregarding the injuries) is a better Penguins team than those...
Penguins' 2019-20 Trade Grades - How'd They Do?
February 24th, 2020 While the Pittsburgh Penguins weren't quite as active as usual on the trade market this season, the team still made a big splash that everyone expected. General manager Jim Rutherford had his eyes locked in on his prize and he finally made a deal to acquire Jason Zucker. Aside from that, the Penguins made a handful of small trades...
2020 NHL Trade Deadline: Deal Tracker - UPDATED
February 24th, 2020 The 2020 trade deadline is approaching. With that, a full list of trades that occur prior to deadline passing will be found here. Make sure to check back frequently to keep up-to-date with the deals that are taking place. Feb. 24(News Coverage)D T.J. BrennanF Nathan NoelFeb. 24(News Coverage)D Brandon DavidsonFuture...
Penguins, Zucker Enjoy Honeymoon Phase
February 22nd, 2020 When Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford made yet another splash before this season's trade deadline, sending the team's 2020 first round pick, forward Alex Galchenyuk and top prospect Calen Addison to the Minnesota Wild for winger Jason Zucker, the buzz in local media circles and among Penguins fans was nearly...
Bruins' Rivals Add Depth for Playoff Run
February 20th, 2020 As the Feb. 24 NHL trade deadline approaches, contending teams in the Eastern Conference are making moves in an attempt to dethrone the Boston Bruins from the top of the conference and make a run for the Stanley Cup. Related: Esposito - The Trade That Shaped the Bruins The Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins both bolstered...
Wild Get Full Value for Zucker in Unnecessary Trade
February 11th, 2020 General manager Bill Guerin certainly got the Minnesota Wild’s money back and then some by trading forward Jason Zucker, a second-round pick back in the day. That’s the way Wild fans have to look at Zucker, because otherwise it’s hard to see it as a win. Zucker to the Penguins In Zucker, the Wild have given the Pittsburgh...
Penguins Make Big Splash with Zucker
February 11th, 2020 When general manager Jim Rutherford wants a player, he'll find a way to get him. Every time. After what felt like an eternity of rumors, the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally landed Jason Zucker. In exchange, the team sent Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Calen Addison, and a 2020 first-round pick to the Minnesota Wild....
Wild Trade Zucker to Penguins
February 10th, 2020 The Minnesota Wild have traded forward Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Alex Galchenyuk, a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick and prospect Calen Addison, according to Bob McKenzie. The 2020 first-round pick could be moved to 2021 if the Penguins fail to make the postseason this...
