Lucius, 21, was one of the organization’s most promising young players. The Jets selected him with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft after the Kansas native came up through the U.S. National Team Development Program and played briefly at the University of Minnesota before joining the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

The Winnipeg Jets are heading to the playoffs after another great season in 2024-25. There are plenty of reasons for fans to be excited about the team moving forward. With Connor Hellebucyk as the best goalie in the world,