There are a few things that are guaranteed in life: Death, taxes, the New England Patriots in the AFC title game and the Garden faithful screaming “ZUUUC,” at the top of their lungs every time Mats Zuccarello touches the puck. There is simply something enchanting about watching a player that is only 5’8 excel at such a physically demanding game.
It is no exaggeration to say that Zuccarello very well may be the steal of the decade for the New York Rangers. The team signed the Norwegian forward to a series of bridge deals until he proved himself worthy of a long term deal with back to back 45 plus point seasons.