Phoenix Coyotes‘ 2nd round pick in the 2011 draft (#56 overall) left wing Lucas Lessio(38) makes his NHL debut to start his rookie season.
He signed an ato to join their minor league affiliate Portland Pirates to start his pro career after three years in the OHL with Oshawa Generals.
In 5 AHL games he scored his first goal and assist and added another pair of helpers in 3 playoff contests.
The 6’1″ 206 lbs. forward was basically a point-per-game player in juniors racking up 80 goals and 70 assists in 167 games.
He’s signed to a 3-year entry level deal that keeps him with the team through the 2015/2016 season.
At only 20-years old he’s projected to become a top six, power forward in the league.