Zucker: 'I would love' to sign extension with Sabres

[Porous Five Hole]

(Paywall)

…Those facts all combine to mean Zucker will be a popular name when NHL trade talks intensify in the coming weeks. As of Jan. 1, Zucker is eligible to sign an extension with the Sabres. And that’s something that he’s open to, despite how the team has performed this season.

“I would love it,” Zucker said. “Right now that’s not something that is in my control. For me personally, it’s something I would be very interested in. If that time comes we can have that conversation.”

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6062957/2025/01/15/nhl-trade-deadline-sabres-jason-zucker/?source=emp_shared_article

 

On the one hand, what else is he supposed to say to a reporter?

But on the other hand, we need more guys like him and not less. Sign me up for a short term extension for market value.  

[triumph_communes]

This is the UFA veteran every team wants. Don’t let him go. 
 

Tricky part is finding a few more like him rather than the imposters 

[JP51]

Git R done Beane! err... wait wrong board LOL 

[DarthEbriate]

25 minutes ago, Porous Five Hole said:

(Paywall)

…Those facts all combine to mean Zucker will be a popular name when NHL trade talks intensify in the coming weeks. As of Jan. 1, Zucker is eligible to sign an extension with the Sabres. And that’s something that he’s open to, despite how the team has performed this season.

“I would love it,” Zucker said. “Right now that’s not something that is in my control. For me personally, it’s something I would be very interested in. If that time comes we can have that conversation.”

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6062957/2025/01/15/nhl-trade-deadline-sabres-jason-zucker/?source=emp_shared_article

On the one hand, what else is he supposed to say to a reporter?

But on the other hand, we need more guys like him and not less. Sign me up for a short term extension for market value.  

Exactly. Every UFA player is positive with the place they're playing and excited to help them win.

A good GM would take Zucker up on his word because he'll be middle 6 capable for the next 3 seasons. A cheap owner operating on EEE might not.

[Pimlach]

I am shocked as to why he would do this.  He can always come back in the off season.  

[JP51]

12 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

I am shocked as to why he would do this.  He can always come back in the off season.  

I second that but I aint complaining neither LOL... 

[Doohicksie]

1 hour ago, Porous Five Hole said:

On the one hand, what else is he supposed to say to a reporter?

He could have said something more neutral along the lines of "Right now that’s not something that is in my control" and leave it at that.

[LGR4GM]

49 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

I am shocked as to why he would do this.  He can always come back in the off season.  

He's played for 3 different teams in the last year and wants some stability. He has 2 kids and is divorced, his wife is from Minnesota, so idk why Buffalo but if he wants to be a 50pt guy again next year and support the kids, I am good with him.

[Stoner]

[Mr Peabody]

He’s had an excellent 1/2 year here so that means $8M for 8 years 

[PerreaultForever]

Lots of injuries in his career so at 32 it's risky but the lack of veterans here makes it valuable. Give him 3 years and slap an A on him.