Jacob Lucchini - NHL News & Rumors

Heads to waivers Lucchini was placed on waivers by the Predators on Tuesday, per James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Impact Lucchini signed a one-year extension with the Predators' organization back in February, but will head to waivers for the time being. The 31-year-old winger was excellent in the 2025-26 season with AHL Milwaukee, where he posted 17 goals, 50 points and 142 shots on net across 63 regular-season games. If he goes unclaimed over the next 24 hours, he will likely return to AHL Milwaukee and could see a call-up to Nashville in a pinch.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year extension Lucchini agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with Nashville on Monday.

Impact Lucchini is having a great season with AHL Milwaukee, racking up 13 goals and 25 helpers in 48 games this year. Given his offensive upside, the Michigan Tech product could see some minutes at the NHL level before the end of the 2025-26 campaign and could be in the mix for an Opening Night roster spot next year.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals for Admirals in loss Lucchini scored twice on four shots in AHL Milwaukee's 4-3 shootout loss to Texas on Saturday.

Impact Lucchini has done his part this season with 10 goals and 17 assists over 30 appearances. He's scored six of his goals over his last 10 contests. The 30-year-old forward is probably just going to be an AHL veteran this year, as the Predators are more likely to be interested in rewarding prospects with call-ups in the second half of the NHL campaign.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Lucchini was shifted to waivers Monday, according to PuckPedia.

Impact Lucchini had 21 goals and 45 points in 70 games for AHL Milwaukee during the 2024-25 campaign before adding one tally and four assists in 10 playoff outings. He also registered two shots on goal and two hits in three NHL regular-season appearances with the Predators. If he clears waivers, he could be in the minors for the majority of the year.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Lucchini was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Friday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Lucchini has no points, two PIM and two hits in three appearances with Nashville in 2024-25. The 29-year-old also has 14 goals and 29 points in 53 outings with Milwaukee.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Saturday Lucchini was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Saturday, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact It'll be Lucchini's first stint in the NHL with the Preds after he appeared in 40 games with Minnesota last year, logging two goals and five points. The 29-year-old could slot into Nashville's bottom-six Saturday with Gustav Nyqvist serving as a healthy scratch due to trade speculation.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from camp Lucchini was placed on waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Lucchini accounted for 11 goals and 23 points across 30 AHL regular-season outings with Iowa in 2023-24. He also appeared in 40 outings with Minnesota last campaign, earning two goals and three assists. If he clears waivers and heads to AHL Milwaukee, Lucchini could be a call-up option for Nashville in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two-year commitment Lucchini signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Predators on Monday.

Impact Lucchini had two goals and five points in 40 outings with Minnesota in 2023-24. He also recorded 11 goals and 23 points across 30 AHL appearances with Iowa last season. The 29-year-old will likely start 2024-25 in the minors.

JULY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies helper in loss Lucchini posted an assist in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Lucchini has assists in back-to-back games along with a plus-3 rating early in April. The 28-year-old is proving his worth at the top level after clearing waivers last month, but fantasy managers will pass over him given his scant role as a fourth-line forward. Lucchini has two goals and three assists through 34 NHL contests for Minnesota.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks with big club Lucchini will remain with the Wild instead of heading to AHL Iowa after passing through waivers Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucchini was evidently only waived Tuesday in order to give Minnesota some roster flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Lucchini has collected just two points through 21 NHL games in a bottom-six role this year.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Lucchini was placed on waivers Tuesday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucchini's placement on waivers will give the Wild some roster flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The 28-year-old winger has collected just two points through 21 top-level appearances this year.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Lucchini scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Lucchini opened the scoring at 12:27 of the first period. That was the 28-year-old's first goal and point in nine appearances with the Wild this season. He could stick in the lineup for a while longer with news of Patrick Maroon (back) undergoing surgery that will keep him out for 4-6 weeks. Lucchini is not expected to be useful in fantasy while occupying a fourth-line role.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Lucchini was summoned from AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Lucchini has 11 goals and 23 points in 30 minor-league outings this season. In eight NHL appearances, the 28-year-old forward has been credited with three shots on goal, one blocked shot and five hits.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Lucchini was assigned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Lucchini hasn't picked up a point in eight NHL outings this season. His spot in the lineup will probably be occupied by Marcus Foligno (illness) once the Wild return to action from the All-Star break.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Lucchini was recalled from AHL Iowa on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lucchini played four games with Minnesota this season, averaging 10:25 of ice time without registering a point. The 28-year-old forward will likely serve as a depth option with Frederick Gaudreau (upper body) uncertain for Sunday's matchup with Carolina. Connor Dewar was placed on IR in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors Lucchini was returned to AHL Iowa on Monday.

Impact Lucchini has logged just four NHL games this season in which he notched just two hits, two shots and one block while averaging 10:25 of ice time. The 28-year-old winger became expendable when Marcus Foligno was cleared to return to action against Dallas on Monday. At this point, it would likely take another injury for Lucchini to be called back up to the NHL roster.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wild call up D Daemon Hunt, F Jake Lucchini The Minnesota Wild recalled rookie defenseman Daemon Hunt and forward Jake Lucchini from American Hockey League affiliate Iowa on Tuesday.Lu...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wild call up D Daemon Hunt, F Jake Lucchini The Minnesota Wild recalled rookie defenseman Daemon Hunt and forward Jake Lucchini from American Hockey League affiliate Iowa on Tuesday.Lu...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled Tuesday Lucchini was called up from AHL Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact Lucchini played in the last game before the holiday break with Ryan Hartman (upper body) unavailable. With Lucchini being recalled, Hartman may be questionable to play Wednesday versus the Red Wings. It's also possible Lucchini is with the big club to be a spare forward.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to minors Lucchini was loaned to AHL Iowa on Sunday.

Impact Lucchini was credited with two shots on goal and one blocked shot across 10:05 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 over Boston during his Minnesota debut. He scored one goal in 11 NHL appearances for Ottawa last season. The 28-year-old forward has nine goals and 11 assists in 24 minor-league outings this campaign.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted by Wild Lucchini was summoned by AHL Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Lucchini has nine goals and 20 points in 24 contests with Iowa this season. He hasn't played for Minnesota yet, but he did score a goal in 11 outings with Ottawa in 2022-23.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Lucchini was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of reassignment to the AHL.

Impact Lucchini inked a two-way contract with Minnesota in the offseason after tallying 53 points (19 goals, 34 assists) with AHL Belleville last season. If he clears waivers, Lucchini will report to AHL Iowa, where he'll serve as organizational depth for the Wild.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal with Wild Lucchini signed a one-year, two-way contract with Minnesota on Saturday.

Impact Lucchini picked up one goal, 14 shots on net and 16 hits in 11 games with Ottawa last season. He also had 19 goals and 53 points in 61 AHL contests during the 2022-23 campaign. Lucchini is likely to start next season in the minors.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Lucchini's first NHL goal keys Ottawa win: 'Something I dreamed about my whole life' His first career NHL goal stood as the game-winning tally in a 3-1 Senators victory over the Sabres.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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DECEMBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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