TAMPA, FL - MARCH 02: Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker (16) scores the Winning goal in OT during the NHL Hockey match between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins on March 2nd, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.

Coyotes sign Zucker, Stecher to 1-year contracts

3 years ago
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The Arizona Coyotes signed forward Jason Zucker and defenseman Troy Stecher to one-year contracts, the team announced Saturday.

Zucker's contract carries a $5.3-million cap hit, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports. Stecher will earn $1.1 million, according to Sportsnet's Pat Steinberg.

Zucker had a bounce-back campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2022-23, tallying 27 goals and 48 points in 78 games.

The 31-year-old had previously scored 23 goals and 47 points in 94 contests with the Penguins. Zucker has one 30-goal campaign - accomplished with the Minnesota Wild - and reached the 20-goal plateau six times.

Stecher played 61 games with Arizona last season before being traded to the Calgary Flames prior to the trade deadline. The 29-year-old totaled 14 points over 81 contests in 2022-23.

The Coyotes have just under $22 million of cap space after the signings, per CapFriendly.

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