Before we analyze what an extension would look like, there are a few things to know about Zuccarello. The last contract the New York Rangers gave him was March of 2015. It was an $18M contract over four years, the last being this next season.
$4.5M per year for Zuccarello has been a reasonable price for his play and everything he’s brought to the locker room and fans. But going forward, can the Rangers expect to offer the same price or at least something similar?
Now, for purposes of making sure my Zucc-tinted glasses aren’t on, let’s take a brief look at what Zuccarello has done over the past four years in terms of stats.