Pitt accepts

Zucker is worth a little bit more than that. Yes I understand why his value is low because of his major injury concerns, but he's still a quality middle 6 winger who can kill, hits, and can score. WHEN HEALTHY. I realize that's a big what if for Zucker and that tanks his value. Plus. His deal has 1 year left. That is huge. If he had 2 or 3 left I'd say no shot you can get anything for him, but a team that has the money to spend could easily take on 5.5 for just one year. I think he's worth a 5th at least...

I agree, but if this is the best they got for him I still think it makes sense for the pens to take it. May be the different between us resigning rakell or not

Oh I agree 1000%. If I'm PIT, I'm calling all 31 other GMs, and whatever is the best single draft pick I can get for him, I take. Just maximize value in terms of picks (even if its just a single 6th) and take the cap relief and move on.

Like you said. That right there is your Rakell signing, or, it's another 5.5 mil to go after a 2nd Line LW for Geno (if he comes back) like say Nichuskin or Burakovsky.

I'm a big Zucker fan, but he's not worth too much more than this because of his salary. I think he's worth a 4th at the most, but at this point, the Pens can't afford to be picky. They need the space badly. If NJ offered this they should do it in a heartbeat.

Does Bahl show any NHL upside?

he’s 6 6

So you don’t know anything about his play I’m assuming. I can read his elite prospects as well

I’m just not high on him I don’t really see a place in the lineup for him a few years down the road