86Viking Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Jason Zucker is turning 30 next month and is signed till the end of 2023 with a 5.5m cap hit. He had some good seasons under our New coach Boudreau back in Minnesota. He does have a 10 team NTC, but also has familiarity with BOTH Rutherford AND Boudreau. I am not saying the Canucks should actively try and get Zucker, but I remember him back in Minnesota when he did score over 30g while being coached by Boureau. We would have to send some cap back...dare I say Myers if we got back Marino as well in the deal that would include another Canuck. I know Myers has been doing well since Boudreau became coach. Zucker playing under BOTH the new President/interim GM and our New Coach makes me wonder if he might be a player we consider trading for, I know his age is not ideal but only 1 more year after this and could be a tradeable player next TDL if we retain salary and he is producing well for us?? Thanks for your hockey input in advance!! Discuss... 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberts Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Spoiler sorry ive always wanted to use that gif . honestly it makes me wonder how many former canucks could be having success under the new coaching staff, such as Schmidt Edited December 16, 2021 by Roberts 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Outsiders Posted December 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2021 Smaller player and 30. Two things I don't think JR is after. Wants to get younger and bigger 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) No thanks. It's not a fit at this time, whether in terms of roster construction fit/ cap situation/ addressing needs/ team chemistry. 1) he's another below-6-foot tall skilled forward with energy plus he's a winger, the depth of which we have plenty (Garland, Podz, Hoglander, Boeser); 2) he's signed for $5.5 million * 2 years, so acquiring him means we get priced out for re-signing Bo or Miller (plus whatever Boeser asks for); 3) to add on to #2, if we want to re-sign all 3 of them (Zucker, Miller, Horvat) we'll need to move out big salary elsewhere (when our back end needs help and OEL/ Myers/ Hughes are all performing well, teams build around center so we should prioritize Bo/ J.T. and Demko's $5 million isn't going anywhere); 4) he's also slumping scoring-wise, so why not let the current pairings (Pearson - Boeser, Garland - Podkolzin, Dickinson - Hoglander) develop further chemistry? Edited December 16, 2021 by Phil_314 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Jason Zucker can &^@# off. We need younger and cheaper players. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Not remotely interested in giving up assets for a forward who'll be on the downward side of of his career soon, if he's not already 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 RHD 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalCanuckFan Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 No interest in giving up assets for Zucker right now. If the deal was something like Pearson for Zucker then maybe some interest, but again that cap hit sucks even if there is one year less on that contract. Zucker's still a good skater and might still be able to contribute as a top-9 player but he seems to have declined and is not worth his current $5.5M AAV. If Zucker's available as a free agent for a reasonable cap hit, then maybe, but that depends on the overall make up of the Canucks' roster. I would be more curious at the acquisition costs of younger players from teams that may either be in the market to add for a cup run or revamp their teams like: Sam Steel (ANA), Tyson Jost (COL), Alex Newhook (COL), Justin Barron (COL), Kristian Vesalainen (WPG), Ryan Suzuki (CAR), Braden Schneider (NYR), Vitali Kravtsov (NYR - possible pipe dream) especially if the Canucks end up moving some significant pieces (e.g. Miller) but also depending on what roles management identifies as areas to focus for upgrade. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcam Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Canuckster86 said: Jason Zucker is turning 30 next month and is signed till the end of 2023 with a 5.5m cap hit. He had some good seasons under our New coach Boudreau back in Minnesota. He does have a 10 team NTC, but also has familiarity with BOTH Rutherford AND Boudreau. I am not saying the Canucks should actively try and get Zucker, but I remember him back in Minnesota when he did score over 30g while being coached by Boureau. We would have to send some cap back...dare I say Myers if we got back Marino as well in the deal that would include another Canuck. I know Myers has been doing well since Boudreau became coach. Zucker playing under BOTH the new President/interim GM and our New Coach makes me wonder if he might be a player we consider trading for, I know his age is not ideal but only 1 more year after this and could be a tradeable player next TDL if we retain salary and he is producing well for us?? Thanks for your hockey input in advance!! Discuss... Need RD at 5.5 million before another forward...Big no to Zucker.... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 IF they threw in Marino AND a 1st..then maybe. Van: Boeser & Poolman Pitt: *ucker, Marino & a 1st Not even sure about this..maybe if they retain a mill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Outsiders said: Smaller player and 30. Two things I don't think JR is after. Wants to get younger and bigger Ideally, someone with a nasty physical element like a young Ferland/Torres would compliment this team so much. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Small, 30 year old player? What is this Smurf Village? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 But he doesn't address any of our needs. If we making a trade w Pitts. I'm hoping for Marino, Aston Reese to be involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 20 hours ago, Outsiders said: Smaller player and 30. Two things I don't think JR is after. Wants to get younger and bigger This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnBurner Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Why? There's no point. Sit tight and see what we already have till the end of January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 &^@# man, it was just to discuss a player who had ties to the new coach and Prez...yet I get blasted for bring that up, this is a hockey forum to discuss not Piss on a genuine hockey topic. Oh well, its CDC time to just read and reply Fukc making proposals or anything. Read what I want and likely reduce my replies to next to nothing. Someone else saying this forum is like family/friendships to them...I don't get that vibe at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_19 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 No more wingers, we're loaded with them. If anything we need to trade some of ours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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