The third player in the 2015 Player Profile series is forward Mats Zuccarello. Zuccarello is a fan favorite and is better known as Zucc or should I say ZUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUC. The 27-year-old Norwegian winger just signed on to be with the Rangers for 4 more years. Zuccarello said that this is the place where he wants to be and his career will most likely end in a Blueshirt.

Zuccarello is most well known for his grit, his small stature, and his relentless effort. Zuccarello is seen as the engine of the Rangers that keeps them moving. He is small, fast, and smart: all of these qualities help him affect games. Zucc is able to fly by the top defensemen in the league and then either score or

May 2, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (top) celebrates his game winning goal with right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) against the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime in game one of the second round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

make a great assist to a teammate. Zuccarello has had a great year with the Rangers this year as he has 48 points on 15 goals and 33 assists. Zucc is only 27 and hopes to have many good years ahead of him.

Zuccarello and one other teammate have a bond that is unbreakable. Since his trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, center and fellow linemate, Derick Brassard, has had great chemistry with Zucc. The fans have seen it in last year’s playoffs as well as this year’s regular season. These two help Rick Nash and other players on the ice score goals to help the team win games. Zuccarello is dying for a Stanley Cup and he is willing to give it all to win it. Expect to hear A LOT of ZUUUUUUUUUUUC chants in the playoffs this year.