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NHL Trade: Jason Zucker Traded To The Pittsburgh Penguins

The Minnesota Wild have traded forward Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Alex Galchenyuk, a 2020 1st round pick and defensive prospect Calen Addison.

Bob McKenzie: “Official announcement from PIT. The condition on the 2020 first-round pick is that it can be deferred to 2021 if PIT misses the playoffs this season. H/T to @CapFriendly

The 28-year old Zucker was drafted 59th overall in the 2nd round of the 2010 draft. He carries a $5.5 million salary cap hit.

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The 25-year old Galchenyuk was drafted 3rd overall in the 1st round of the 2012 draft.