Lucic, 27, had one of the worst seasons of his NHL career last year. The 6-foot-3, 228 lbs. hard-nosed forward had just 44 points (18G / 26A) in 81 games after averaging 60.6 points per season in his previous three full seasons. A change of scenery might do Lucic some good and he should fit in perfectly with the Kings.
Lucic was not on the ice for the Bruins morning skate because he didn’t travel with the team yesterday. Lucic must be feeling better because he is on his way to the Big Apple and is expected to be in the lineup tonight. Lucic had four goals and six assists (10 points) in 12 games in January.
Lucic was listed as questionable for today’s game, but his absence from the morning skate suggests that he will not play tonight. Expect coach Julien to give us an update on Lucic’s status following the morning skate.
Lucic will not travel with the team to New York on Tuesday, but could meet the team there tomorrow if he is feeling better. Monitor his status tomorrow afternoon.
Lucic returned to practice on Tuesday, but the Bruins will not hold a morning skate so it will be tough to tell whether Lucic will play. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Lucic missed Monday’s game against the Red Wings, but practice this morning. The Bruins are back in action tomorrow, so skating today is a positive sign that Lucic might be available tomorrow vs. the Leafs.
Lucic missed the morning skate, so it is not surprising that Coach Claude Julien confirmed that he will not play tonight. He is listed as day-to-day.
Lucic is listed as day-to-day and his absence from the morning skate suggests that he will not play tonight vs. the Red Wings. We will get confirmation after the morning skate.
Lucic missed practice this morning and his status for Monday’s game is uncertain. Coach Julien called him day-to-day, so monitor his status during tomorrow’s morning skate.
Expect business as usual for Lucic in Game 2.
An illness will not keep Lucic out longterm. The Bruins are back in action on Thursday, monitor his status during Thursday's morning skate.
The injury to Horton opens up a sport for Lucic. He will skeate on a line with Krejci and Peverley.
We'll believe it when we see it but it's worth keeping an eye on with the fantasy season winding down.
Appears as if Lucic may be a healthy scratch tonight. Lucic has only scored 2 goals in his last 27 games.
If Marchand is in tonight, looks like it will be Lucic on the 4th line to start the game.
Lucic played on the third line in the Bruins last contest and scored his first goal in 15 games. He has been moved back to the first line with David Krejci and Nathan Horton.
Juiien said it was time for a shakeup since the Bruins have only scored 6 goals in the past 4 games.