Player's Profile
- Name: Mats Zuccarello
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-09-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Oslo, Norway
- Acquired: Free agent signing, 2010
- Playing In: Pro
Mats Zuccarello
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2009-10: Signed with the Rangers in May of 2010.
2010-11: Zuccarello made his NHL debut with the Rangers in December after starting his first season in North America with AHL Connecticut. In 42 NHL games he scored 6 goals with 17 assists and was +3 with 4 PMs. Zuccarello played in one playoff game in the Rangers' first round series with Washington and was scoreless with 2 PMs. In 36 games with Connecticut he scored 13 goals with 16 assists and was +2 with 16 PMs. Three of his 13 goals for the Whale were scored on the power play. Zuccarello scored a goal and had an assist and was +1 with 4 PMs in two AHL playoff games with Connecticut.
Talent Analysis
Zuccarello has speed and vision, combined with excellent hands and an eagerness to take the body.
Future
A more than a point a game scorer in the SEL, Zuccarello had some difficulty adjusting his game to the smaller North American rink during the 2011-12 season. He will need to find a way to get rid of the puck faster and be a little more of a north/south player to be consistently successful in the NHL. Expect Zuccarello to compete for a permanent spot on the NHL roster this Fall.
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Profile Last Updated: October, 28th 2011
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