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PIT
2023 3rd round pick (OTT)
B prospect
OTT
Zucker, Jason
PROs
Zucker could slide into the second line LW in Ottawa and give them 2nd line production. He's scored 20 or more goals 5 out of 6 years, so he's reliable there. The 33 goal season is an anomaly, so I'd guess that Zucker is good for about 20-22 goals in a full season, at age 29 moving forward (Birthday Jan 16).
Zucker could help Ottawa in his year two and three of his contract when they are competing
CONs
Ottawa isn't competing seriously this season, and don't need Zucker, yet
Zucker is making about $1.5MM a year too much, for three more seasons, at ages 29-31 (not quite declining, not getting better)
Ottawa wants to play their prospects, and Zucker takes a roster spot for three seasons
Ottawa has enough forwards
After this next season, Ottawa might be inclined to trade for another player like Zucker in 21/22, but they wouldn't be inclined to add that much "cap versus production" in their compete years. Pittsburgh would have to retain, or the package going back reduced.