Though Lucic’s numbers are not the worst, they are not the best by any means. In 67 games this season, the 28-year-old winger has 14 goals and 37 points. He has gone through lengthy scoring droughts and appeared unable to keep up with his line at times. This, of course, resulted in demotions and lineup changes for Lucic, who was unable to match Connor McDavid’s speed and chemistry.
However, recently, head coach Todd McLellan moved him to the second line alongside Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle.