Lucic on Cam and Strick Pod

[callitwhatyouwant]

Not sure if it's been posted, I don't see it. But Lucic was on the Pod. Only a bit thru his interview, but man not saying his past is appropriate. But he owned it from where I'm at, saying he had to better himself when they asked about his family stuff. Does this guy become a suite guy for the Blues and able to help 40-50 games when needed? He's a more useful version of Reeves. The Blues certainly don't have that guy on defense outside of tucker, (tho parayko if he wasn't so nice could destroy people as proven a couple times) and on offense, we really don't need schenner being the only guy.

I know that room gets crowded, but that battle for the 4th line is going to be something at camp. Another player that says "all he hears about STL is how much everyone loves playing here, and people retire here and call it home."

[theograce]

Lucic says and does a lot of decent things when he’s calm.

When he’s angry, sad, or anxious … it’s a different story.

[Unfathomable]

listened to this on and off last night he seems to be in a good mental space and talked openly about his struggles. Mentioned how his Father died by his own hand and how he never really had the time or gave him self the time to heal from that properly and spiraled.

Make no excuse for what he did and he didn't either i think he deserves a 2nd chance and if there is 1 thing he has that we need it's certifiable grit. Not little guy with gumption grit. I'd much rather have Lucic fight every other night then watching Schenn have to do it..

[sneptsmoustache]

I thought it was a pretty interesting interview. Been sober 22 months, his father dying by suicide a few years ago and how poorly he dealt with it, his separation and then reconciliation with his wife after he got sober...dude's been through a lot, I'm rooting for him on a personal level. It will be tough for him at this age, but who knows. They said he looks super fit, which is great, but he also said, "yeah I'm at 225, but it's interesting, I always preferred playing at 233, 234 because it's easier to just wear people down".

Hopefully he at least makes it interesting out of camp. I don't care about numbers, Joseph, Texier, etc. If this guy shows up and proves he can still play on the 4th line, I would take him on this team six days a week and twice on Sundays. But I do think it will be a stretch.

[Bluesfan1978]

There is no player on the Blues that even remotely brings the fear element that Lucic brings. No tough guys fear Schenn or Tucker or anyone else the Blues have. I respect Tucker but for the most part he’s just trying to survive his fights. Schenn is a tough player but most teams have 2-3 players that outmatch either of these guys. If Lucic could make this team and not be outmatched skill wise on the 4th line you would see this teams physical play hit another level. I think it was last year against the rangers and their tough guy was acting up and Schenn said the Blues don’t have anyone that can do anything there. Glad it’s not my job to figure out who Lucic would replace.

[b-a-a-a-rclay]

Fights per game has been on a pretty steady decline in the NHL since the late '80s when it peaked at over a fight per game. In the 2020s the rate has been less than 1 fight every 4 games. I understand the intimidation factor and all, but this is a league wide trend. All 4 lines need to be able to have speed and a bit of skill. Maybe Lucic could still bring something of value and I trust Monty to know. I would be more optimistic about what he could contribute if he were just a few years younger. I will still root for him if he makes any team especially the Blues. It would probably be great for him and his family.

[callitwhatyouwant]

There is no player on the Blues that even remotely brings the fear element that Lucic brings. No tough guys fear Schenn or Tucker or anyone else the Blues have. I respect Tucker but for the most part he’s just trying to survive his fights. Schenn is a tough player but most teams have 2-3 players that outmatch either of these guys. If Lucic could make this team and not be outmatched skill wise on the 4th line you would see this teams physical play hit another level. I think it was last year against the rangers and their tough guy was acting up and Schenn said the Blues don’t have anyone that can do anything there. Glad it’s not my job to figure out who Lucic would replace.

I definitely agree, and it's not that the Blues don't have anyone who can deal with it, it's that they don't have the player that should. CP55 does it, (which we know he won't but he can) then you miss out on your best dman. Schenn does it, you then miss your 2C and your lines collapse. Neighbours would throw a scrap from time to time and Tucker would do it, and those guys can be replaced for the minutes they are missing. Lucic like you said would fill that role. And if he has even a semblance of his old skill, he would add more size to an already lengthy 3rd and 4th line.

[The Average Gatsby]

I can’t imagine lucic making this team. Even if you take the off ice stuff out of the equation, what’s he bringing to the table at this point? Fighting doesn’t really impact the game one or the other (at least in my opinion) and we already have 4th liners who can play physical and forecheck. I just don’t see it.

[LuvthaBlues]

I thought it was a great interview. I never realized how much he had been through personally. He seems to be doing the work and taking accountability for his actions. I've known a lot of people in this situation and the best path to success is to do just that. He took his time off to work on himself and now he's ready for hockey.

His attitude seems great going into camp, he's just trying to do his best and make the roster any way he can. I'm pulling for the guy, I hope he gets a job somewhere. I love competition in camp and he seems like just the right guy with the right motivation to push players on the bubble to raise the bar quite a bit.

Side note: Am I the only one that thinks Cam and Strick are getting old? They do great interviews with awesome guests, but their schtick feels to me like it's getting less and less entertaining. I find myself skipping everything but the hockey talk or just going right to the interview.

[smilinjoefission]

If you ask me who serves the Blues better next season in their role they'd likely play; Lucic, Texier, or Joseph...I'm going Lucic. A 4th line of him with Torop and Walker would be something to see. Walker and Torop both had over 200 hits and Lucic is a hitter, and not just that, but he hits with authority, his hits mean something. If he's healthy and can play I play him over Texier and Joseph.

[STL fan in MN]

I can’t imagine lucic making this team. Even if you take the off ice stuff out of the equation, what’s he bringing to the table at this point? Fighting doesn’t really impact the game one or the other (at least in my opinion) and we already have 4th liners who can play physical and forecheck. I just don’t see it.

Someone like Walker can hit and forecheck but at the end of the day, he’s 5’8”. Lucic simply provides a different element. Personally, I doubt he has enough left in the tank to be effective and my guess is he gets cut. But I’m also open to the possibility he might just have enough to make the case that he’d be a better spare forward than one of Texier or Joseph. Not exactly likely but I could see it happening.

[callitwhatyouwant]

I can’t imagine lucic making this team. Even if you take the off ice stuff out of the equation, what’s he bringing to the table at this point? Fighting doesn’t really impact the game one or the other (at least in my opinion) and we already have 4th liners who can play physical and forecheck. I just don’t see it.

Someone like Walker can hit and forecheck but at the end of the day, he’s 5’8”. Lucic simply provides a different element. Personally, I doubt he has enough left in the tank to be effective and my guess is he gets cut. But I’m also open to the possibility he might just have enough to make the case that he’d be a better spare forward than one of Texier or Joseph. Not exactly likely but I could see it happening.

I love Walker, similar to SunnyD. Both shouldn't be playing everyday tho. Those guys should be getting 50-60 in a fully healthy season.

[STL fan in MN]

I can’t imagine lucic making this team. Even if you take the off ice stuff out of the equation, what’s he bringing to the table at this point? Fighting doesn’t really impact the game one or the other (at least in my opinion) and we already have 4th liners who can play physical and forecheck. I just don’t see it.

Someone like Walker can hit and forecheck but at the end of the day, he’s 5’8”. Lucic simply provides a different element. Personally, I doubt he has enough left in the tank to be effective and my guess is he gets cut. But I’m also open to the possibility he might just have enough to make the case that he’d be a better spare forward than one of Texier or Joseph. Not exactly likely but I could see it happening.

I love Walker, similar to SunnyD. Both shouldn't be playing everyday tho. Those guys should be getting 50-60 in a fully healthy season.

Don’t disagree. And if Lucic shows he can play, he really only needs to be able to play 25ish games to be our 14th forward. Having him add some physicality for 25 or so games and paying him league minimum to do it may be better than paying Texier $2.1M to be inconsistent in 25ish games instead.

[danno]

I find myself skipping everything but the hockey talk or just going right to the interview.

That's all I've ever done because they are annoying

I also noticed that they only have 5k subscribers.That's surprisingly low numbers in my opinion and I'm kind of shocked that they keep doing it for that small of an audience. [Youtube only, maybe more on other platforms. I didn't bother to look]

[STL fan in MN]

I find myself skipping everything but the hockey talk or just going right to the interview.

That's all I've ever done because they are annoying

They’re the definition of “bros”, especially Cam. Listening to him is the auditory version of a guy shotgunning a beer and then smashing the can on his forehead.

That said, Strick does get some quality guests and they’re oftentimes a quality listen. But when it’s just him and Cam talking? Pretty much useless.

[LuvthaBlues]

I find myself skipping everything but the hockey talk or just going right to the interview.

That's all I've ever done because they are annoying

They’re the definition of “bros”, especially Cam. Listening to him is the auditory version of a guy shotgunning a beer and then smashing the can on his forehead.

That said, Strick does get some quality guests and they’re oftentimes a quality listen. But when it’s just him and Cam talking? Pretty much useless.

Haha...I get that. I used to really like them both, and as personalities, I still do. But every podcast now is an hour and a half of them talking about the weather, politics, crime and Cam telling Andy how stupid and weak he is. There, I just saved you guys the time!