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superdeluxe
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He’s killing us. We’re losing but I feel like the birds are controlling the pace of play, so I’m not totally distraught
But yeah, I’m little bitter lol.
But yeah, I’m little bitter lol.
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I would have been fine with:
A) Chaz staying in College one more season because he needed it.
B) Chaz getting a taste of the AHL, playing a full world Junior, going to Portland for the second half of the season.
But not fine with C) a full season on the Moose.
Plan A would have been more structured with less games at a really appropriate level to challenge him. plan B is more dynamic with 3 teams. He gets a chance to play at the high level (AHL), then drop below college level to the CHL.
I do think the Portland chapter is very necessary so he can have a lengthy stretch of offensive dominance. One of the reasons is he lost significant time to injury in his draft season, and D+1 season. In Chaz’s draft season he only played 12 games for the US National Development team. That is 1/3 of the season and a huge blow to an 18 year olds development. The following season in Minnesota he only played 24 of 39 games and had his season cut short again (the injury also hampered his off season development). Even this season he only got in 12 games with the Moose.
There are 25 games left in Portland this season as well as the playoffs. Chaz really needs a 30 game run (including the 5 already played) to make up for lost development time. The more points the better.
His two impacted seasons when he was in draft and draft +1 are enough to permanently hamper some prospects. I think that is why a good stretch of games in needed for quantity, compounded by ideal offensive usage.
Like King and Mort I had started to discount him as an asset. Hopefully he build off that beautiful finish at the world Junior, have a strong run in Portland, and a heathy off season where he can train his ass off. We might just see a new player on the Moose next fall.
“Go Chaz”
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Lucius should get a healthy playoff run as the top dog in Portland too.
Downside of NCAA for those 18-19 year old guys is they often don't get to be the top dog unless they are exceptional players. Lucius as an example would probably be a 3rd liner on the Gophers this year, maybe second line wing.
Downside of NCAA for those 18-19 year old guys is they often don't get to be the top dog unless they are exceptional players. Lucius as an example would probably be a 3rd liner on the Gophers this year, maybe second line wing.
Mud Turtle
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Great to see Lucius flourish in Portland!
McGroarty, while having a decent season, is definitely not keeping up points wise with his peers from last year’s US National Development team.
McGroarty, while having a decent season, is definitely not keeping up points wise with his peers from last year’s US National Development team.
Joe Hallenback
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I think this is kind of the narrative of why you don't want 18/19 year olds in the AHL. A lot and I mean probably everyone was worried that this kid was some kind of bust. He goes to the World Juniors and gets better as the tourney goes along and then heads to Junior and is dominant.
I think the same thing will happen with Lambert he is going to progress really well in Seattle and both will come back to us next year with offensive confidence
I think the same thing will happen with Lambert he is going to progress really well in Seattle and both will come back to us next year with offensive confidence
Portland tied 1-1 in the 2nd against Spokane. Lucius has an assist on the Winterhawks’ only goal.
Last minute goal to tie it for Lucius, had an assist on a late tying goal last week as well.
Mud Turtle
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Lucius has scored or assisted on 50% of Portland’s goals since he started there.
More and more I don't like the idea of including Lucius in any TD deals. Now that he is playing against his peers we are seeing that he is likely going to be a pretty good NHLer. He has the shot of a top 6 goal scorer and more than likely will become one.
voyageur
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There's no way the Jets are trading any RH forward depth on this team, with Wheeler nearing the end. I think we saw the future of the Jets with Mc Groarty and Lucius lined up for the Junior USA team, and I'd be surprised if the Jets deviated from having those two join the NHL together.
CorgisPer60
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Chaz has certainly announced himself to the Western Hockey League.
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A few days old but a good read:
www.portlandtribune.com
Newest Portland Winterhawk Chaz Lucius off to strong start
Chaz Lucius admits his head is spinning a bit as he transitions to the Portland Winterhawks and the Western Hockey League.
Well deserved. After 6 games with Portland, Chaz has 5 G - 10 A - 15 P. That's a real nice start with them.
jgimp
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Nice that he's playing down the middle too. Going to get some great matchups in the playoffs.A few days old but a good read:
Newest Portland Winterhawk Chaz Lucius off to strong start
Chaz Lucius admits his head is spinning a bit as he transitions to the Portland Winterhawks and the Western Hockey League.
No points for Lucius today. Pathetic.
I mean, his team didn’t play, but still …
I mean, his team didn’t play, but still …
Still on pace with Bedard though.
MrBoJangelz71
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Did not read you post clearly, my bad. Sarcasm noted
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MrBoJangelz71
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Oops. Lesson for today, read clearly before replyingReread the latter half
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