Ducks Acquire Lucius from Pittsburgh | Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks have acquired 22-year-old right wing Cruz Lucius from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for future considerations. Lucius posted 15 goals and 31 assists for 46 points in 36 NCAA games at Arizona State University in 2025-26, earning NCHC First All-Star Team honors and his team's MVP award — the second-most points in a single season in program history. Originally drafted by Carolina in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft, the 6-foot forward recorded 124 points across four collegiate seasons at Wisconsin and Arizona State.