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Outlook Mats Zuccarello
Zuccarello brings veteran playmaking and power-play upside to Los Angeles
Mats Zuccarello embarks on his age-39 campaign in Los Angeles, where he is slated for top-six deployment on the wing. While his advanced age brings inevitable durability considerations, the veteran winger has consistently maintained elite vision, coming off a productive 58-point campaign in 67 games. With Kevin Fiala sidelined to begin the season, Zuccarello should quickly step into elevated offensive responsibility and key power-play minutes.
Our data projects Zuccarello for 54 points across 59 games, driven primarily by 21 power-play points and steady setup ability. Although he does not offer heavy peripheral volume—projected for just 122 shots on goal, 16 hits, and 26 blocks—his offensive efficiency remains a stabilizing asset whenever he is in the lineup.
Carrying an ADP of 203.50, Zuccarello is going off the board in the late rounds as an undervalued source of scoring and power-play assists. While fantasy managers must budget for missed games given his age, his per-game production makes him an appealing late-round target capable of outperforming his draft slot.
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