Two-thirds of Denver';s top-line from the 2017-18 season are on the fast track
to the NHL; Henrik Börgstrom is already a future keystone for Florida and
Troy Terry is on the fringe between the AHL and NHL. Meanwhile, sniper Jarid
Lukosevicius is returning to Denver for his senior year.

But with stats of 21 goals, 13 assists for 34 total points, and accolades like
the Most Outstanding Player of 2017 Frozen Four and the title of National
Champion, he too deserves a spot on a pro roster. Here are some potential spots
 where Lukosevicius has a chance of going after his senior season.Vancouver
Canucks

Lukosevicius is a native of Squamish, BC, a city just an hour north of
Vancouver, so he';s no stranger to the program. What';s more is he was an
invitee to the Canucks'; 2018 development camp. And he performed well, showing
off his moves, wheels and patience.

BC's own Jarid Lukosevicius shows some patience and puts the puck past Corbin
Boes. #Canucks #CanucksSummerShowdown pic.twitter.com/ZBq88vb4PX

- CanucksArmy (@CanucksArmy) July 6, 2018

However, Lukosevicius would see more time in Utica than Vancouver right off the
 bat if he were to sign. As it is, Vancouver';s lines are stacked with talent
that has been marinating in the system for quite some time. It would be hard
for Lukosevicius to crack the opening night roster over players like Jake
Virtanen and Elias Petterson.Montréal Canadiens

The Canadiens are the definition of a trainwreck with their questionable front
office choices and inconsistent play. Lukosevicius can';t solve that, but he
can be a step in the right direction for the club.

Lukosevicius'; grandparents are originally from Lithuania (hence the Lithuanian
 surname that means light or brightness) and immigrated to Québec. Hockey
players are notorious for making choices based off family lines, so Montréal
could be in Lukosevicius'; future.

Unlike many other programs listed, he has a real chance of becoming the
man for the program. Rumors are swirling that Max Pacioretty might be moved
before the season. If Marc Bergevin follows through on trading his leading
scorer of six years, there';s going to be a big gap in the lineup. Lukosevicius
 could fight for that spot.CINCINNATI, OH - MARCH 26: NCAA Division I Men's Ice
 Hockey Championship quarterfinals at U.S. Bank Arena. Adam Plant (28) and
Jarid Lukosevicius (14) against Penn State.

Place Lukosevicius right alongside last year';s leading scorer Brendan
Gallagher and that';s an ideal situation to slip a number-one center, not named
 Alex Galchenyuk, into. This would be the one team in which this opportunity is
 present. No other players that have an upper-hand on Lukosevicius since the
team has so heavily under-preformed in recent years.

However, the deterrent for Lukosevicius signing would be that Montréal is
nowhere near being competitors. Since every other team on this list (as well as
 many others) are in better positions than Montréal when it comes to
standings, he will be less likely to sign here.Anaheim Ducks

The Ducks are getting older and slower and they have to start their own youth
movement sooner rather than later if they want to avoid a rebuild. Lukosevicius
 can be a part of that movement alongside former DU linemate Troy Terry.

Some say Lukosevicius'; success came from playing alongside the talent of USA
Hockey hero Troy Terry, and if that winds up being true, what a great signing
that would be for Lukosevicius and the Ducks since his success is guaranteed
alongside Terry. And if it isn';t true, which his senior season at DU will
tell, playing alongside a college roommate and linemate in the NHL still won';t
 have a downside.

"My game is just to shoot the puck and it shows," Lukosevicius said to
LetsGoDU. "I know I can't go through everyone like [Borgstrom and Terry] can,
but if they give it to me I'm going to shoot it. That's what my role is."

These two spry young wingers might just be what the Ducks'; veterans need to
get a little pep back in their step. It will also be an ideal situation for
Lukosevicius if he can slowly transition from a supporting role to possibly a
major role as the Ducks'; stars age and their roles lessen.Colorado Avalanche

Of all the teams, the Avalanche are the most likely of the bunch.

Compared to the star-studded line-up that was in existence a few years ago for
 the Avalanche, their current lineup seems dismal. They';re a one-line offense
lead by Nathan MacKinnon. MacKinnon had 54 more points than Alexander Kerfoot,
who scored the most points of any Avalanche that wasn';t on Mackinnon';s line.

Lukosevicius could easily provide that secondary scoring. He can play any role
so he could easily settle down in a second or third line role. While his
linemates were some of the most elite in college hockey, they too serve
middle-six roles at the NHL level, so the talent level of his DU linemates and
Colorado linemates should be about equal.

WE'VE GOT A HAT TRICK!!! 

Jarid Lukosevicius is living the dream right now... Denver now up 3-1 in the
2nd! #NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/I9PEkBDdoD

- NCAA Ice Hockey (@NCAAIceHockey) April 9, 2017

Lukosevicius has lived in Denver for the past three years as a student at
Denver University (and by the time it would be time to sign it will have been
four years), so he';s no stranger to the culture and the city, something that
could greatly benefit the Avalanche.

"He [Denver';s then head coach Jim Montgomery] asked me if I would like to come
 here," Lukosevicius told the Denver Post. "I pretty much said ΓÇÿyes' right
away. Colorado (Avalanche) is my favorite team and as soon as Monty asked me my
 heart kind of dropped. It was weird. As soon as they dropped me off, he phoned
 me. I didn't say yes right then and there, but I knew."

What';s better than playing in the city you thrived in when in college? Oh
yeah, playing for your favorite team. While he';s not a hometown boy, he';s the
 closest thing to one, and the Avalanche could greatly improve from his
presence and ability to establish offense away from MacKinnon';s wing.

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