F Chaz Lucius - USNTDP, USHL (2021, 18th, WPG)

[TLEH]

He did. Did the moose even play.

Thought I bumped Cruz's thread RIP

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Another season ending injury leading to surgery. This kid cannot catch a break. Thought he was going to be a massive steal when he fell to 18 (considering some had him as high as 7 or 8 during his DY). Hopefully he can rebound and get back, wonder if the Jets will use him as a trade chip if they go all in in the future.

 

[Huffer]

Another season ending injury leading to surgery. This kid cannot catch a break. Thought he was going to be a massive steal when he fell to 18 (considering some had him as high as 7 or 8 during his DY). Hopefully he can rebound and get back, wonder if the Jets will use him as a trade chip if they go all in in the future.

It's really unfortunate. He seems to produce when healthy, but the guy just cannot catch a break. Still young, but needs to get some healthy seasons in.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

It's really unfortunate. He seems to produce when healthy, but the guy just cannot catch a break. Still young, but needs to get some healthy seasons in.

Probably should have stayed at Minnesota for more than a year

 

[Huffer]

Probably should have stayed at Minnesota for more than a year

IIRC, he was not happy with something there. Don't remember the specifics though.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

IIRC, he was not happy with something there. Don't remember the specifics though.

Might have to do with Motzko or other coaches/issues in the program. His brother Cruz decommitted and then committed to the rival Wisconsin Badgers. And remember, the Lucius family created their own school for hockey/education purposes, so there might be something with the family as well

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Will he get any NHL games for Winnipeg this year, or potentially a prime trade bait list guy?

 

[Huffer]

Will he get any NHL games for Winnipeg this year, or potentially a prime trade bait list guy?

Lambert and Chibrikov are ahead of him for young players coming up from the Moose. I think Lucius will need at least an entire year in the NHL to keep his development going due to the injuries.

 

[Heldig]

Will he get any NHL games for Winnipeg this year, or potentially a prime trade bait list guy?

Guy needs to stay healthy for an entire season. He should not see the NHL thus year nor is he likely a prime trade bait guy.

 

[MardyBum]

Will he get any NHL games for Winnipeg this year, or potentially a prime trade bait list guy?

He needs to be healthy. It's doubtful whether he can have a career in professional hockey period atm.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Anyone got an injury update for Lucius?

 

[Huffer]

Anyone got an injury update for Lucius?

I don't know the latest, but they've decided this year to really reduce the amount of games he's playing (at least to start). Like a NBA load management program. So it's hard to say if he's had a re-injury, or if he's just getting rest to not overload his return. But only 3 games so far is not great.