The Calgary Flames are certainly in need of a re-tool after not making the playoffs last year, after hiring a new general manager and head coach, it looks like this hard-nosed player won't be returning to the Flames next season.
At 35, many thought Lucic might hang up the skates, but if the world championships were any indication, he still has some gas in the tank.
Lucic skated in 77 games with the Flames last season scoring 7 goals and adding 12 assists for a total of 19 points. Mostly used in a 4th line role, he proved that along with hitting anything and everything, he can still find a way to be an offensive contributor.
