Sep 29, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period at Scotiabank Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSWilliam Nylander responds to trade rumours with a defiant message for Leafs fans
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper
LIGHTNINGJon Cooper's joke about Darren Pang makes for awkward moment on air
Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore (11)
BLACKHAWKSA Blackhawks youngster is suddenly on other teams' radars, and Chicago's phone has been ringing: Oliver Moore
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

CRUZ LUCIUS
#0 · DUCKS D'ANAHEIM

April 5, 2004  
Lawrence, KS, USA

Right wing  
6'0"  
Entry drafts
SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
CAROLINA HURRICANES
NHL earnings$ 2 100 000
STATS
CRUZ LUCIUS
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2021-22WJC-18 - USA62686+9------
USHL - NAT10527-+10------
2022-23NCAA - OF 3411233418-7------
2026-27AHL - GUL41-12-1------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
AHL41-12-1------
NCAA3411233418-7------
USHL10527-+10------
WJC-1862686+9------
NHL SALARIES
CRUZ LUCIUS
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
Anaheim Ducks
2 years  ·  $ 2 100 000
2026-27221 025 0001 050 0001 025 000
2027-28231 075 0001 050 0002 100 000
TOTAL2 100 0002 100 000
AWARDS
CRUZ LUCIUS
2021-22WJC-18Silver
United States
NHL TROPHIES
TRANSACTIONS
CRUZ LUCIUS
March 7, 2024

Cruz Lucius is traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins with Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, 1st round draft pick in 2024 and 5th round draft pick in 2024. In return, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith.

August 19, 2026

Cruz Lucius is traded to the Anaheim Ducks. In return, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired future considerations.

August 21, 2026

Cruz Lucius signed a new deal with the Anaheim Ducks

NHL trades