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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Lucchini was shifted to waivers Monday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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 Lucchini could slot into Nashville's bottom six against the Islanders on Saturday, with Gustav Nyquist serving as a healthy scratch due to trade speculation.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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 AHL Iowa last season. The 29-year-old will likely start 2024-25 in the minors.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

Lucchini was evidently 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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.