When the Rangers traded Mats Zuccarello at the deadline, they got back what many felt was an underwhelming return. The deal was for a 2019 2nd round pick and third round pick in 2020. Now for the caveat, the 2nd rounder becomes a first if Dallas wins two playoff rounds and Zuccarello plays in half those games.
Halfway There
When Dallas beat St. Louis in game 1, it was Zuccarello’s 8th game and also put the Rangers just 3 Stars’ wins away from their 3rd 1st rounder in this draft. Another 1st rounder really gives Jeff Gorton flexibility to move up or acquire someone like Adam Fox from Carolina.