guymez
The Seldom Seen Kid
- Mar 3, 2004
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Lucic is fine. There was an extended period where he was on the third line, but he's been a lot better since being put on a 2nd line with Draisaitl. He even had a quality assist against Arizona. He was very good against Philly as well.
I get that he's been inconsistent, but the team in general has been very inconsistent. That's not unexpected exactly considering we were a last place team in the west last season. When the team figures itself out, I'm sure Lucic will find consistency.
Even now, Lucic is still 4th in points on the team, and even while being inconsistent in offense he's always been a great leadership presence and a physical one too. He's 2nd in the team in hits, and they aren't soft hits either. That combo of top six ability and physicality is a great combo to have.
Lucic has been exposed too often this season. Slow afoot...slow decision making...these are things that he has to improve,
While I think he has added important elements to the team I dont at all think that he is 'fine'
He has to be better and I think he will be. Lots of story left to be written here...for Lucic and the team.
In terms of his poor skating...I maintain that if he loses about 10 lbs it would make a big difference in his quickness and mobility.
See Patrick Maroon.