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Originally Posted by Vinny01
He was paid $5.5M for his 30+ goal 60+pt season. 20-40 for 5.5 is not a great deal. 4 years left makes it a slightly risky acquisition but it is not a pure cap dump I agree.
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The fact Zucker was still able to produce 20-20-40 despite having the second lowest shooting percentage of his career (9.8%. Career average is 12.1% (2.3% difference)) and by far the lowest oiSH% of his career (6.0%. Career average is 8.6% (2.6% difference)) is mightily impressive and suggests there's an excellent chance he rebounds and has an excellent season next year.
Not to mention he's an excellent two-way player 5v5 and 4v5 (one of the very best PK'ers in the entire NHL despite not getting much PK time this year), is an analytical stud, incredibly fast, and likes throwing his body around.
He's not only a great bounce back candidate, his contract is very solid.