PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they have acquired forward Jason Zucker from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk, Calen Addison, and a conditional first-round draft pick in 2020.
The Penguins have acquired forward Jason Zucker from the Wild in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk, Calen Addison, and a conditional 2020 first-round draft pick.Zucker is signed through the 2022.23 season and his contract carries an AAV of $5.5M.Details: https://t.co/HLJ2vm3cUT pic.twitter.com/Ol9rqkunFX
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"Jason Zucker is a top-six forward that we think will be a great fit for our group," Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford said in a statement. "He's a proven goal scorer, and with three more years on his current contract, he has the potential to make an impact for us moving forward."
The 28-year-old, who currently ranks sixth on Minnesota this season with 29 points (14G-15A) in 45 games, is signed through the 2022-2023 season, with his contract carrying an average annual value of $5.5 million.
Zucker's achievements go beyond the ice. He was named the recipient of the 2018-19 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The award is given "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."
Jason and his wife were recognized for their work in the community during their time in Minnesota.
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