It's not worth much because this is from Eklund, but he's suggesting the fact that the Flames have been scouting the NYR a lot means they are probably one of the top destinations for Mats Zuccarello.
I like Zuccarello as I posted a while back, but it really depends on the cost. I've heard the rumored price is a 2nd and a prospect. That seems like a bit much. However, the numbers suggest he is very good at suppressing shots and goals against even though he plays against high-level competition. The caveat I should add is that I haven't watched the guy play very much. Has anyone seen him play a lot this season? Does he look good?
The problem is trading for Zuccarello really doesn't address a need. It would make a lot more sense if the Flames hadn't signed Neal. But he would give the Flames lots of depth.
Gaudreau - Monahan - Lindholm
Tkachuk - Backlund - Frolik
Bennett - Jankowski - Zuccarello
Mangiapane/Czarnik/Hathaway - Ryan - Neal
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