Kaprizov’s Payday Starts, But Zuccarello Still Has His Back

Kirill Kaprizov’s megadeal puts the spotlight right where it always lands in this league - on the money, the expectations, and the pressure that comes with both. But inside the room, Mats Zuccarello is still doing what veteran teammates do best: steadying the star when the outside noise gets loud. That kind of support matters even more once the contract actually starts and every shift gets viewed through a richer, sharper lens.