Jason Zucker LW BUF Mon 3/7/22 11:51 AM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body) participated in Monday's morning skate, per Dave Molinari of DKPittsburghSports.com.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker skated Monday for the first time since being placed on long-term injured reserve Jan. 24. The 30-year-old has averaged 15:33 of ice time -- 1:50 during the power play -- and registered 13 points over 31 games this season. He appears to still be on track for an early-to-mid March return as was indicated by his initial recovery timeline.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Thu 2/17/22 12:29 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body) has yet to begin skating with coach Mike Sullivan telling reporters, "He has not been on the ice yet. He is continuing his rehab off the ice and is making progress there, but he is not on the ice yet."
EDGE Analysis
Considering Zucker has been unable to get onto the ice thus far, fantasy players should probably be expecting him to be out until early-to-mid March at the earliest, though it could certainly be longer. As such, the 30-year-old winger may not be worth hanging onto in re-draft formats considering he has just 13 points in 31 outings.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Tue 1/25/22 6:30 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body) underwent surgery for a core muscle injury Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Per the Penguins' release, Zucker is expected to be out on a week-to-week basis. He's already on long-term injured reserve and won't be eligible to play prior to Feb. 13, though it's unlikely he'll be read at that time.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Mon 1/24/22 8:39 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker scored two goals in his return on Jan. 17 but aggravated his injury in the victory. He'll now miss at least seven more games, pushing his potential return date into mid-February. More information on his status should be available in the coming weeks.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Thu 1/20/22 10:11 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Mike Sullivan indicated Zucker has aggravated his previous lower-body injury, which sidelined him for seven games earlier in January. The 30-year-old winger had two goals in his first game back, but he's now set for another extended absence.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Thu 1/20/22 2:58 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Now that he's on IR, Zucker will be sidelined until next Thursday against the Kraken at a minimum. Zach Aston-Reese or Danton Heinen will likely get the first crack at replacing Zucker in the lineup Thursday against Ottawa.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Tue 1/18/22 1:12 AM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker scored twice on seven shots and added three hits in Monday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker missed four weeks with a lower-body injury, but he was effective in his return. He scored the Penguins' first and third goals as they bounced back from an early 3-0 deficit. The 30-year-old winger has struggled this season, as he's at 13 points, 88 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-1 rating in 31 contests, but this was the first game he's played alongside Evgeni Malkin, who had a hand in his second tally. With the Penguins nearing full health, Zucker may be a look in deeper formats if he can retain a second-line role.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Mon 1/17/22 9:49 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body) is in Monday's lineup against Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker will dress for the first time since Dec. 19 against the Devils. He'll skate in a second-line role alongside Evgeni Malkin on Monday.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Mon 1/17/22 5:11 PM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body, COVID-19) was activated off injured reserve but is still considered a game-time decision for Monday's game against Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker has missed the last seven games while on injured reserve. The 30-year-old has averaged 15:33 of ice time -- 1:51 during the power play -- and tallied 11 points over 30 appearances this season. Dominik Simon is likely to take on a reduced role upon Zucker's return.
Jason Zucker LW BUF Mon 1/17/22 12:32 AM
Jason Zucker
LW BUF
Zucker (lower body) could return to the lineup for Monday's tilt with Vegas, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zucker hasn't played since Dec. 19 with his lower-body issue. The 30-year-old winger has 11 points and 81 shots in 30 games this season. When he's ready to go, he'll likely slide back into a middle-six role.