Zuccarello Deal Earns Praise as Offseason Steal

Mats Zuccarello's contract is drawing widespread acclaim around the league as one of the best value signings of the entire offseason. Front offices and analysts are recognizing that someone got a bargain on a veteran who can still produce at an elite level, and the team that signed him is already looking like a winner. This is the kind of deal that separates smart GMs from the rest, and it's the type of move that can swing a team's fortunes heading into the season.