JASON ZUCKER NEWS

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

Zucker assists on Malkin goal to raise money and give Penguins fans a thrill Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker is no stranger to making an impact away from the rink. Zucker and the company he co-founded, Altr...

JUNE 8, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rob Rossi: Players' Player Award — for on/off ice... - The Athletic Players’ Player Award — for on/off ice leadership and dedication to team — goes to Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Jason Zucker.

APRIL 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Penguins keep pace in playoff chase with 4-1 win over Wild

Tristan Jarry stopped 27 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins kept pace in the race for one of the two wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference with a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yohe's 10 observations: Tristan Jarry, Jason Zucker lead Penguins to crucial win over Nashville The Penguins finally played playoff-style hockey and it led them to a 2-0 victory against Nashville on Thursday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jarry stops 27 shots, Penguins edge Saros, Predators 2-0

Tristan Jarry turned away 27 shots to outduel Juuse Saros and the Pittsburgh Penguins edged Nashville 2-0

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Rossi: Couple of nice chances for Jason Zucker on that... - The Athletic Couple of nice chances for Jason Zucker on that Penguins' PK. Juusre Saros up to the task for Predators.

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores in victory Zucker scored a goal on two shots, helping the Penguins to a 2-0 win over the Predators on Thursday.

Impact Zucker scored a tap-in goal off a nice feed from Brian Dumoulin to open the scoring Thursday. This goal extends his point streak to three games with three points in that span. On the season, Zucker has 26 goals and 46 points in 71 games.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker took a shot off front of foot last... - The Athletic Jason Zucker took a shot off front of foot last week in Denver. Tonight he took puck off other leg. Looked bad each time. He’s one tough dud...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker has more than earned the contract... - The Athletic Jason Zucker has more than earned the contract he could (will?) command as a UFA this summer. Damn fine season for him. Such a multi-faceted...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker returns to Penguins' bench with... - The Athletic Jason Zucker returns to Penguins' bench with 10:34 remaining. Good sign for Penguins.

MARCH 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker down behind Capitals bench. He was... - The Athletic Jason Zucker down behind Capitals bench. He was fell over a sliding Fehervary. Zucer skating to Penguins bench on his own. Fehervary headed...

MARCH 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker not at AM skate for Penguins. He... - The Athletic Jason Zucker not at AM skate for Penguins. He took a beating during games in Denver & Dallas. Alex Nylander working in his place on second l...

MARCH 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jake Guentzel and Jason Zucker taking warmup... - The Athletic Jake Guentzel and Jason Zucker taking warmup skate for Penguins.

MARCH 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker took shot off skate in Denver... - The Athletic Jason Zucker took shot off skate in Denver. Danton Heinen under 11 mins (team low) vs Avalanche. Lot of guys wore ice packs after game Wedne...

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will play Thursday Zucker (undisclosed) is good to play Thursday against the Stars, according to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Zucker was listed as a game-time decision, but he's going to stay in the lineup after registering an assist Wednesday. He has 24 goals and 43 points in 67 appearances in 2022-23.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker hobbled after blocking shot. Went... - The Athletic Jason Zucker hobbled after blocking shot. Went to bench, then left bench for locker room/medical attention. Appeared to be right foot.

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker, who took shot off right skate, is... - The Athletic Jason Zucker, who took shot off right skate, is back on ice for Penguins. Looks to be moving a bit gingerly. Then again, he DID take a point...

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Logs power-play helper Zucker notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and three hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Zucker went 20 games without a helper, but he was plenty productive with 11 goals in that span. He had the secondary assist on the first of Jeff Carter's two tallies in the contest. For the season, Zucker is up to 43 points (nine on the power play), 174 shots on net, 183 hits, 41 PIM and an even plus-minus rating while serving as a fixture in the Penguins' middle six.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh brings losing streak into game against Ottawa

The Pittsburgh Penguins aim to end a three-game losing streak when they play the Ottawa Senators

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker on Penguins' 6-0 loss: "There's... - The Athletic Jason Zucker on Penguins’ 6-0 loss: “There’s nothing to learn from that.”

MARCH 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jason Zucker is making himself a lot of... - The Athletic Jason Zucker is making himself a lot of free-agent money with way he's playing this season. He's finally healthy, and showing what he brings...

MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM