09-29-2023, 10:07 AM
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Some kinda newsbreaker!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Learning Phaneufs skating style
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Wild sign Zuccarello to extension (2 yrs, $4.125 mil AAV)
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09-29-2023, 10:10 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: A small painted room
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wow, seems like a great deal
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09-29-2023, 10:16 AM
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Wow. Mats Zuccarello is already 36-years old. How time flies.
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09-29-2023, 10:18 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calumniate
wow, seems like a great deal
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It's a good deal for what he produced last year but there is risk as he's already 36...so you're paying for his 37 and 38 year old seasons.
I know the comparison to the Backlund contract will get made - so this would be like re-signing Backlund 2 years from now when he has 1 year left on his deal.
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09-29-2023, 10:23 AM
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Acerbic Cyberbully
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: back in Chilliwack
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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
It's a good deal for what he produced last year but there is risk as he's already 36...so you're paying for his 37 and 38 year old seasons.
I know the comparison to the Backlund contract will get made - so this would be like re-signing Backlund 2 years from now when he has 1 year left on his deal.
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It is interesting that Zuccarello's first +1.00 pts/GP season did not happen until he was 34-years old, and also interesting that he came close to those numbers again last year.
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09-29-2023, 10:28 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
It is interesting that Zuccarello's first +1.00 pts/GP season did not happen until he was 34-years old, and also interesting that he came close to those numbers again last year.
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It's interesting...effective veterans might be the new market inefficiency in the NHL.
The league has shifted so much focus to young players that there is some good value to find on 35+ forwards that are still effective but being a bit overlooked in UFA as teams shy away due to the risk.
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09-29-2023, 10:28 AM
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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He's s good player for sure. Age is a risk, but if he puts up 40 points and can play against above average players he easily delivers value at this number. Come next season 4 million will be what an average salary is.
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09-29-2023, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH (Grew up in Calgary)
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Zuccarello is similar to Backs in that he’s still been effective well into his 30’s and it doesn’t seem like his play is gonna decline anytime soon. Good deal
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09-29-2023, 10:55 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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It's amazing to remember this guy had a skull fracture and brain contusion in 2015 and couldn't even speak or move one arm for a few days.
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09-29-2023, 11:05 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Joe Pavelski was 38 last year and put up 77 points in 82 games and another 14 points in 14 games in the playoffs this year.
He's 39 years old this year. Does anyone want to bet against his production?
I mean- there's clearly certain types of veterans that age like fine wine and will produce until they decide to retire and I think the differentiation is that players that play a "skill" game will rather than just sheer "physical" attributes will continue to do well.
And to relate it back to the Flames, I expect Huberdeau to age like fine wine.
Last edited by InternationalVillager; 09-29-2023 at 11:07 AM.
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09-29-2023, 11:09 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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He’s still pretty dynamic so it’s a great contract for a vet who can still skate.
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09-29-2023, 11:29 AM
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Franchise Player
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Good price if he holds up with age.
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09-29-2023, 11:43 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
Wow. Mats Zuccarello is already 36-years old. How time flies.
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He also didn't play his first full season in the NHL until he was 26. He had portions of a couple of seasons before that, but didn't do anything note worthy.
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09-29-2023, 12:46 PM
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Franchise Player
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Zuccarello has great on-ice chemistry with Kaprizov - and they’re best buds off the ice too. This is the Wild keeping their superstar happy.
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09-29-2023, 12:51 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Textcritic
It is interesting that Zuccarello's first +1.00 pts/GP season did not happen until he was 34-years old, and also interesting that he came close to those numbers again last year.
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If he keeps getting better with age, maybe he'll play well into his 40s, or even 50s like Jagr and Howe!
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