You think Zucker is more valuable than Tara?? I know there are injury concerns with Tara but wasn’t Zucker banged up last year too? Not to mention his production has fallen off a cliff since his peak about 3-4 years ago..

Zucker has a freak accident-- his only problem was Sullivan was too stubborn to put him on Crosby or Carter line. Him and Malkin didnt work good together

Plus PIT gets an upgrade in picks? Don't think this one goes through.

Hasn't tarasenko had 3 shoulder surgeries?

Regardless, his value is pretty low so you’re probably not getting the better end of that deal if you move him. He might rebound but teams aren’t going to over pay for his value where it stands today.

Whats Tarasenko's value then? Has to be as low if not similar?

Uhh no.

It’s definitely lower than it was before the injuries but he’s on a different level than Zucker still. Would think it would take Zucker and a first at minimum to get Tara. I’m not a fan of either teams and don’t know exactly what they’re looking for or what their prospect pipeline looks like but as an outsider that’s would I would imagine.

Zucker played 5 full seasons in a row b4 last. Since he was 23 years old. He’s only 29 years old. A legit top 6. He’s only signed till 31 years old.

Just wasn’t healthy this season. Last season when he was healthy, had 10 points in 12 games with the Pens.

And he didn’t get time this season to build chemistry with any Pens line.he still a talented goal scorer and playmaker. He’s is fast, good shot, pesky defensively and plays physical, he’s just not physical imposing though.

And still had 18 points(9 goals) in 38 games this season that’s still .5 PPG; while not being fully healthy and he didn’t even get hot and bring his stat averages up to normal career averages.

With that said, Tara is definitely a more talented goal scorer/playmaker. He’s HAS proven to be injury prone. Like I said, Zucker has had 1 long term injury in 6 seasons. Last season. He has not.

And Tara 2M more per season. I doubt the Pens would do it for that reason. They are really up against the cap and I don’t think Tara is 2M more talented/valuable when the Pens are cash strapped.

I don’t think STL does the trade either though too.