NHL first-round pick retires at age 21 due to tissue disorder diagnosis

An NHL prospect was forced to hang up his skates before ever playing for the team that drafted him.

Chaz Lucius, a first-round pick four years ago, announced his retirement Tuesday due to an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis.

Lucius was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets with the 18th overall selection and had been playing for their AHL affiliate.

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"I thought I was just unlucky. With this diagnosis of EDS, I now realize that my...