On Tuesday morning, it was announced that the St. Louis Blues had signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional tryout contract. Lucic will have the opportunity to earn a spot on the Blues' roster out of training camp. Lucic last played in the NHL during the 2023-24 season and has recently completed the NHL Player Assistance Program. While this is undoubtedly an opportunity for a veteran to return to the game of hockey, this PTO also tells us some things about the Blues.
What the Lucic PTO Tells Us About the Blues
What Lucic Brings to the Table
Lucic has 233 goals and 353 assists for 586 points in 1,177 career games. He has been an offensive player in his career. Furthermore, he won a Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011. He won a gold medal with Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Champ