Back on July 1, the first day of NHL free agency, the Minnesota Wild signed veteran winger Mats Zuccarello to a five-year deal worth $6 million annually. Zuccarello’s deal includes a full no-move clause and a modified no-trade clause in the final two years of his contract — a bit strange considering the long-time New York Rangers star will turn 32 in just a couple weeks.
But, you know, Paul Fenton and all.
Less than ideal contract notwithstanding, it’s hard not to be at least a little excited about the addition of Zuccarello.