St. Louis Blues Extend Tryout Invitation to Milan Lucic
The St. Louis Blues have decided to extend a tryout invitation to veteran forward Milan Lucic, who is 37 years old and has not participated in NHL games since the year 2023. Lucic is well-known for his time with the Boston Bruins, contributing to their Stanley Cup victory in 2011.
Career Overview
Throughout his career, Lucic has also represented the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames before making his return to the Bruins in 2023. During his brief stint in 2023, he managed to rack up two assists over four games before injury struck, leaving him with a long-term absence due to a puck impacting his ankle.
Personal Challenges
In a twist of personal troubles, Lucic faced legal issues when police were called to his residence following an alleged incident of domestic violence in which his wife accused him of assault. Although he was arrested on charges of assault and battery, these allegations were eventually dropped when his wife decided not to proceed with the case.
Following these events, Lucic entered the NHL’s Player Assistance Program, from which he has since graduated and has been reinstated by the league.
Career Statistics
Looking back at his career, Lucic stands out with impressive statistics: 233 goals, 353 assists, and a total of 1,301 penalty minutes across 17 seasons in the NHL. Notably, his peak performance came during the 2010-11 season, where he achieved a career-best of 32 goals alongside 30 assists and played a crucial role by providing an assist in the overtime victory during Game 7 of the first round against the Montreal Canadiens that helped the Bruins secure their latest championship title.
