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Vancouver Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Blues ink Milan Lucic to tryout contract after year away from NHL
Milan Lucic is getting another crack at the NHL. The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday morning that they had signed the 37-year-old winger to a professional tryout agreement. Lucic played four games last season with the Boston Bruins, but went on indefinite leave after he was arrested on Nov. 18 and charged with assault and battery of a family member. Charges were dropped in February when Lucic's wife Brittany refused to testify. He spent the remainder of last season in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program, according to the Blues news release. He's completed the program and been reinstated by the NHL, according to the Blues. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The program is designed to help players struggling with mental health, substance abuse and other issues. Milan and Brittany have both been putting up supportive posts regarding each other on their Instagram feeds in recent weeks. They have three children. Lucic has 1,117 regular season games in the NHL, which would be the 18th most among active players. He had seven goals and 19 points in 77 games in 2023-24 with the Calgary Flames and then signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Bruins before last season. He spent the first eight seasons of his NHL career with Boston, highlighted by winning the Stanley Cup in 2011 in a seven-game set against the Vancouver Canucks. Lucic's an east Vancouver product who starred with the Vancouver Giants, most notably in their 2007 Memorial Cup win on home ice at the Pacific Coliseum. MORE TO COME
The Province
a day ago
- Sport
- The Province
Blues ink Milan Lucic to tryout contract after year away from NHL
Lucic spent much of last season in the Player Assistance program after taking a leave from the Boston Bruins following domestic abuse charges Get the latest from Steve Ewen straight to your inbox Lucic spent much of last season in the Player Assistance program after taking a leave from the Boston Bruins following domestic abuse charges Photo by Jeff Chiu / AP Milan Lucic is getting another crack at the NHL. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday morning that they had signed the 37-year-old winger to a professional tryout agreement. Lucic played four games last season with the Boston Bruins, but went on indefinite leave after he was arrested on Nov. 18 and charged with assault and battery of a family member. Charges were dropped in February when Lucic's wife Brittany refused to testify. He spent the remainder of last season in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program, according to the Blues news release. He's completed the program and been reinstated by the NHL, according to the Blues. The program is designed to help players struggling with mental health, substance abuse and other issues. Milan and Brittany have both been putting up supportive posts regarding each other on their Instagram feeds in recent weeks. They have three children. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lucic has 1,117 regular season games in the NHL, which would be the 18th most among active players. He had seven goals and 19 points in 77 games in 2023-24 with the Calgary Flames and then signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Bruins before last season. He spent the first eight seasons of his NHL career with Boston, highlighted by winning the Stanley Cup in 2011 in a seven-game set against the Vancouver Canucks. Lucic's an east Vancouver product who starred with the Vancouver Giants, most notably in their 2007 Memorial Cup win on home ice at the Pacific Coliseum. MORE TO COME Read More Local News Opinion NHL International Soccer Vancouver Canucks
Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Blues ink Milan Lucic to tryout contract after year away from NHL
Article content Milan Lucic is getting another crack at the NHL. Article content The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday morning that they had signed the 37-year-old winger to a professional tryout agreement. Article content Article content Lucic played four games last season with the Boston Bruins, but went on indefinite leave after he was arrested on Nov. 18 and charged with assault and battery of a family member. Charges were dropped in February when Lucic's wife Brittany refused to testify. Article content Article content He spent the remainder of last season in the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance program, according to the Blues news release. He's completed the program and been reinstated by the NHL, according to the Blues. Article content Milan and Brittany have both been putting up supportive posts regarding each other on their Instagram feeds in recent weeks. They have three children. Article content Lucic has 1,117 regular season games in the NHL, which would be the 18th most among active players. He had seven goals and 19 points in 77 games in 2023-24 with the Calgary Flames and then signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Bruins before last season. He spent the first eight seasons of his NHL career with Boston, highlighted by winning the Stanley Cup in 2011 in a seven-game set against the Vancouver Canucks. Article content
