Zuccarello-Aasen Returned to Connecticut

As expected, Mats Zuccarello-Aasen was returned to the Connecticut Whale after yesterday’s shootout loss to the Lightning. MZA played a little less than 18 minutes at even strength and on the powerplay, finishing with two shots and a shootout goal. With the holiday break coming up, and the Rangers likely expecting Marian Gaborik back to the lineup in time for Monday’s game against the Islanders, it makes sense for The Hobbit to be returned to the AHL for their Sunday night game. MZA had an impressive game, and much like Dale Weise, he will be a call up sooner rather than later.