I think PIT might have to sweeten the deal for Zucker more. POJ may be one of PIT’s top prospects, but all told, he’s OK.

Id take this package, add a 2nd to CBJ, and instead of picks, we’ll send you Gabriel Carlsson. He’s essentially POJ, but a few years older - a fine 3rd pair guy, about to be an RFA.

We can buy Zucker out, or retain and flip him somewhere else.

You could retain $2ish million and probably get a late 3rd or 4th for him. Pittsburgh really doesn't need another LD considering we have 3 signed longer term at >$4m. He's a good mid-6 winger and a great locker room personality. He just hasn't worked with Malkin at all.

they aren't trading Blueger are you kidding me, sure as hell not to sign ERod to some ridiculous contract.



Zucker is a 1 year rental player, who's just a square peg in a round hole in PIT. It does not cost an arm and a leg to move him. There are plenty of teams that would take a flyer on him.

He’s a player I’d normally be willing to take a chance on, but CBJ are so flush with young Fs who need playing time as it is. If we could turn a Zucker trade into a 2nd, a 3rd, and a good prospect, all at the cost of about $2-2.5M, I’d be happy.