With the 18th pick of the draft (technically the 17th) the Jets took 6’0 centre Chaz Lucius from the U.S. National U18 Team and is slated to play at the University of Minnesota next season.
Here is how he was ranked ahead of the draft:
Ranked #12 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #17 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #14 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #12 by NEUTRAL ZONE
Ranked #10 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #9 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #16 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #12 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #12 by SPORTSNET
Ranked #19 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #11 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #14 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #14 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #12 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Ranked #10 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
Here is what Elite Prospect said about him:
Lucius can work the one- and two-touch snapshot with power and precision. He can send the puck on net with a deceptive, downward force-loaded wrist shot. His vision is great. If someone’s open, Lucius is going to find them, and he’s going to get them the puck. He reads his teammates so well, anticipating developing plays, and timing his manoeuvres accordingly.
Media interview:
Interview on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show:
