As Lucic continues to adapt to his role with the team, and as Maroon continues to shine, many are curious as to who is a better fit on the first line coming into 2017-18. Can Lucic make the jump, or is Maroon still the better fit?
Comparing their statistics
First off, let’s take a look at both of their statistics on the first line, as well as the chemistry they have on the top trio. To do this, we will look at how they perform with and without Connor McDavid, who is currently the only permanent staple on the first line.