Retirement
Chaz Lucius announced his retirement on Tuesday due to his diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Lucius was Winnipeg's 2021 1st-round pick (18th overall) and spent his 2024-25 season with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) before announcing his retirement from hockey on Tuesday. The 21-year-old's surprise announcement comes with the update that he has been diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.