Farewell to the trading deadline starts with Zuccarello and the Rangers knew it would hurt – The Athletic



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NEW YORK – It was the day we were saying (for months) was inevitable. It was not very lucky that this day did not happen.

When he finally arrived, when he became so limpid, despite all the warnings and preparations, he still hit the Rangers. Sent to stir them emotionally.

And it was before learning that very popular (with his teammates and his fans), Mats Zuccarello had been traded to Dallas a few hours later.

Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton, who was expecting a second round pick and prospect from Zuccarello, has shown himself creative with the Stars and has managed to secure some conditions that could make this deal a success. Or a grand slam.

Gorton traded Zuccarello to the Stars for a conditional second-round pick in 2019 and a conditional third round in 2020. If Dallas wins two rounds (and Zuccarello plays half of the matches), the 2019 pick becomes a first. If Dallas re-signs Zuccarello, the choice of 2020 becomes a first. It's a ton for a …

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