If you look at Mats Zuccarello’s track record, there is a lot to like. He has led the Rangers in scoring for the last three years. He’s a passing wizard and plays a physical, aggressive game. He’s the ultimate competitor and a hardened playoff veteran.
Enter the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers are a team in turmoil. They are on the outside of the playoff bubble, three points out of the last wild card spot and mired in sixth place in the Pacific Division, 13 points behind third place Vegas. They’ve already fired their coach and hired veteran Ken Hitchcock.