Sounds like Seena Peeters. Maybe wont even get drafted. Maybe he’ll be better his second year of eligibility
F Chaz Lucius (2021, 18th, WPG)
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Lucius will be a top 20 pick. He’s much better than Peeters. He’s like a bigger Caufield.
Or Nial Yakupov and he'll go first overall. Anything is possible.
I have a better chance of getting drafted than he does of getting not drafted.
Just having some fun. I’m glad Peeters has turned his game around and may be worth a second look in the late rounds this year
KirkAlbuquerque
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a "Chaz" is the next evolution up from your typical "Chad". Without looking up what he looks like, i'm gonna bet this dude absolutely slays the puck bunny circuit
thethinglonger
Castron & Crew
I can see why a team would be tempted to take this kid early in the draft. Some footage from late March:
I think Lucius has the best chance of any player in this draft of becoming a high impact player in the NHL.
Eggtimer
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Who is the best pure goal scorer in the 21 draft class? How does Lucius match up compared to the others in the class?
Any way he slips to the bottom third of the first round ?
Any way he slips to the bottom third of the first round ?
That might be easy to answer, since the 3 best pure goal scorers all play in the USHL. Lucius has the best goal per game ratio. There is a chance he slides, his skating and size are just average so far. Love to see Montreal get him, because his intelligence and leadership qualities are off the chart.
William H Bonney
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Lucius, Martin, and Gasseau have all been removed from the roster, likely due to a Covid protocol. See the game notes here for the new roster: GAMEDAY: Team USA Takes on Sweden in Pre-Tournament Action
Between the Q players being absent, Covid casualties, and the 2002 born prospects not qualifying, there isn't going to be a much clearer draft picture emerging from the tournament.
William H Bonney
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I think this is going to be the first 'fun' draft in awhile, even if most of the reasons for that aren't ideal. NHL draft lists vary a lot, but I think this draft could be wild, with more off the board picks and perceived fallers than normal.
LastWordArmy
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The United States National Team Development Program has produced a number of top NHL prospects in recent years. This year should be no different, and top-line centre Chaz Lucius is a player who should be highly sought after in this year’s draft class. Lucius played 13 games with the Under-18 squad this year, putting up 13 goals and seven assists for 20 points. He has battled through injuries in this strange COVID altered season, and thus missed the IIHF Under-18 World Championships. Despite this, Lucius is expected to be ready for the 2021-22 season. He is committed to playing for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers next year.
In 2019-20 Lucius put up 31 goals and 19 assists for 50 points in 46 games for the US NTDP Under-17 team. He also got a short call-up to the Under-18 team, putting up two assists in six games. Lucius was impressive at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. In six games he scored seven goals and three assists for 10 points, helping the US squad to a silver medal. Lucius led the tournament in goals and points and was named to the All-Star Team.
2021 NHL Draft #11: Chaz Lucius Scouting Report
In 2019-20 Lucius put up 31 goals and 19 assists for 50 points in 46 games for the US NTDP Under-17 team. He also got a short call-up to the Under-18 team, putting up two assists in six games. Lucius was impressive at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge. In six games he scored seven goals and three assists for 10 points, helping the US squad to a silver medal. Lucius led the tournament in goals and points and was named to the All-Star Team.
2021 NHL Draft #11: Chaz Lucius Scouting Report
AMScouting
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Different than a lot of the forwards in the early part of the draft, he plays inside more. Most of his goals come inside the slot or crease. Big heavy body with a strong release.
He should go after Sillinger. It's clear that Lucius can't drive play with that skating. Prospects such as Bourgault give me better sleep at night since they can play inside and they can skate better. If you want a player who can make in tight plays and close checking hockey then Stromgren is your guy.
thethinglonger
Castron & Crew
High IQ, good edgework, 200-foot game, great on faceoffs. How do you doubt he can stay at center?
