JASON ZUCKER NEWS

Eligible to play Thursday Zucker has served his three-match suspension and will be available versus the Flames on Thursday.

Impact Prior to his ban, Zucker managed just one goal in his last 12 games while registering four assists and 27 shots. At his current pace, the veteran winger won't even reach the 20-goal threshold this season. much less matched the 27 goals he scored for the Penguins last year.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes' Jason Zucker suspended three games for hit on Panthers' Nick Cousins - The Boston Globe Zucker was given a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct for the play with 51 seconds left in the Panthers’ win Tuesday night.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Coyotes forward Jason Zucker suspended 3 games for boarding Panthers' Nick Cousins

Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker was suspended for three games by the NHL for boarding Florida forward Nick Cousins the previous night

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zucker suspended 3 games for actions in Coyotes game | NHL.com Forward banned for boarding Cousins of Panthers

JANUARY 4, 2024 • NHL.COM

Receives three-game ban Zucker was suspended three games for boarding Florida's Nick Cousins (concussion) in Tuesday's game.

Impact Zucker's hit was retaliation for a previous hit, but he crossed the line and will miss games Thursday versus the Islanders, Sunday against the Jets and Tuesday versus the Bruins. He'll be eligible to return Jan. 11 versus the Flames. The Coyotes may opt to deploy defenseman Josh Brown during Zucker's suspension, though they could also recall a forward.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes F Jason Zucker to have disciplinary hearing Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker will have a disciplinary hearing later Wednesday for boarding/interference against Florida’s Nick Cousi...

JANUARY 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set for hearing with league Zucker will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.

Impact Zucker retaliated for what he deemed a dirty hit by Panthers' Nick Cousins and will now face at least a one-game suspension, though given the intentional nature of the play it seems unlikely Zucker will get off with just one game. The Coyotes are currently carrying just 12 forwards on their 23-man roster, so they will need to either call up a player from the minors or utilize seven defensemen against the Islanders on Thursday.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zucker to have Player Safety hearing for actions in Coyotes game | NHL.com Forward facing discipline for boarding/interference on Panthers center Cousins

JANUARY 3, 2024 • NHL.COM

Two points in win Zucker notched a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Avalanche.

Impact Zucker cut Colorado's lead to 4-3 in the third period, beating Alexandar Georgiev on a wraparound, before assisting on Jack McBain's game-winning tally in overtime. It's the first multi-point game for Zucker since Dec. 4 -- he'd been held scoreless in his previous five contests. Overall, the veteran winger is up to six goals and 12 points through 27 games this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs power-play helper Zucker notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.

Impact Zucker has stayed warm with a goal and four helpers over his last five games. It appears he could have some staying power on the top line at even strength while also playing on the second power-play unit. For the season, the winger is up to 10 points, 43 shots on net, 23 hits and a plus-2 rating over 21 appearances, but he's trending in the right direction as the Coyotes navigate a handful of injuries.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out assist Zucker managed an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact Zucker was promoted to the top line for this contest with the Coyotes maintaining a seven-defensemen lineup. The 31-year-old winger has a goal and three helpers over the last three games, and he saw a season-high 18:16 of ice time Saturday. Zucker could get a bump in fantasy value if he can develop chemistry with Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz, especially after talented rookie Logan Cooley was bumped to the bottom six. Zucker is at nine points, 39 shots on net, 22 hits and a plus-3 rating through 19 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers helper Zucker recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Zucker has been solid lately with two goals and three helpers over his last seven contests. He took a while to get back on track after a two-week absence with a lower-body injury. The winger has played on the third line and second power-play unit since his return. He's at eight points, 36 shots on net, 19 hits and a plus-3 rating over 18 games this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in win Zucker logged a goal, an assist and six shots in Monday's 6-0 win over the Capitals.

Impact Zucker picked up an assist on Michael Carcone's tally in the first period before adding a goal of his own later in the frame, beating Charlie Lindgren on the backhand to extend Arizona's lead to 5-0. It's the first multi-point game of the year for Zucker, who had just three points (two goals, one assist) in his previous 11 games since his return from a seven-game injury absence. The veteran winger now has five goals and seven points through 17 games while working in a middle-six role.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in with helper Zucker posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Lightning.

Impact Zucker's helper came on a Michael Carcone tally in the third period. This was Zucker's first assist of the season, and he's also picked up two goals across his last nine games. Overall, the winger has five points, 29 shots on net, 16 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 14 appearances in a middle-six role this year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in loss Zucker scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blues.

Impact Zucker has managed two goals over seven games since returning from a lower-body injury. The winger is still looking for his first assist of the season, racking up four goals, 26 shots on net, 15 hits and a minus-4 rating through 12 appearances. He's averaging just 13:40 of ice time while working as a third-liner in his first year with the Coyotes.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal since return Zucker scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Zucker tied the game 2-2 midway through the first period with a power-play marker, his first goal since returning from a seven-game injury absence. Overall, the 31-year-old Zucker has three goals through his first eight games with Arizona while skating with Logan Cooley and Michael Carcone on the third line.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Zucker (lower body) was activated from injured reserve and will play Thursday versus the Blues, per the NHL media site.

Impact Zucker was initially expected back Saturday, but will return a game early. He missed seven contests with the injury. Travis Boyd will exit the lineup to make room for Zucker, who should fill a middle-six role with time on the second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Nov. 11 Zucker (lower body) is expected to return no later than Nov. 11, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Zucker won't play Thursday versus the Canadiens, but it sounds like he could be back within a week or so. The winger was hurt Oct. 21 versus the Ducks and received a week-to-week injury designation. Once he returns, Zach Sanford will likely return to AHL Tucson.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Zucker (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, according to the NHL media site.

Impact Zucker, who is considered week-to-week, and Michael Carcone (upper body) were injured in Saturday's contest against Anaheim. Arizona recalled forwards Jan Jenik and Zach Sanford from AHL Tucson on Monday. Zucker will miss at least the next two games, which are both against the Kings, following his placement on the IR list. He has two goals, 14 shots on net and seven hits in five games this season.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's contest Zucker (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Ducks, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.

Impact Zucker scored a power-play goal in the first period, but ended up with just 5:33 of ice time in the contest. The severity of his injury is unknown. If he can't play Tuesday versus the Kings, Travis Boyd will likely enter the lineup.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first with Arizona Zucker tallied a goal on a team-high seven shots in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Zucker extended the Coyotes lead to 5-1 early in the third period with a power-play marker, his first of the season. The 31-year-old Zucker signed a one-year deal with Arizona after he tallied 27 goals and 48 points in 78 games with the Penguins last season. He'll have some upside in a top-six role with an improving Coyotes offense while also seeing time on the second power-play unit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coyotes sign Zucker, bring back 3 players to kick off free agency

The Arizona Coyotes signed former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jason Zucker to a one-year deal and brought back three popular former players to kick off the free agency period

JULY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL contract grades: Jason Zucker cashes in on 1-year deal with Coyotes Jason Zucker has cashed in on a one-year, $5.3 million contract with the Coyotes.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Coyotes Sign Jason Zucker to One-Year Deal The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward Jason Zucker to a one-year contract worth $5.3 million.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Heading to Arizona Zucker agreed to a one-year, $5.3 million contract with Arizona on Saturday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.

Impact Zucker scored 27 goals and 48 points in 78 contests while averaging 15:39 of ice time with the Penguins in 2022-23. He's probably going to play a meaningfully bigger role with Arizona, which might in turn lead to an increase in his offensive production.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE