Zucker (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

This isn't likely to impact Zucker's return timeline -- instead, the Penguins made this move to account for the salary cap implications of Evgeni Malkin's (knee) return. Zucker initially landed on injured reserve Dec. 28, so he is unlikely to be available prior to Jan. 21 versus the Blue Jackets.