St. Louis Blues forward Milan Lucic. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP
Milan Lucic will try to continue his NHL career in the Central Division.
The longtime forward signed a professional tryout with the St. Louis Blues, the team announced Tuesday. Lucic will reunite with Jim Montgomery, who he briefly played for in Boston.
Lucic last played in 2023 as a member of the Bruins — his second stint with the team — and amassed two assists. His return to Boston lasted just four games after he was arrested in November 2023 for pulling his wife’s hair and trying to choke her, according to a police report.
The 37-year-old pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and battery on a family or household member. The charges were dropped in February 2024 when his wife invoked marital privilege and refused to testify.
Lucic entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program after his arrest. The program helps NHL players and their families when dealing with substance abuse, mental health and other issues. Players can remain in the program for as long as they want, but must be cleared in order to return to the NHL.
A PTO does not guarantee a contract for Lucic, who’s looking to play in his 18th NHL season. The Blues can release him at any time, or can elect to sign him to a contract.
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