Milan Lucic Signs Professional Tryout with Blues’ AHL Affiliate

Milan Lucic is getting a fresh opportunity in professional hockey. The Springfield Thunderbirds, the AHL affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, announced on a recent Tuesday that they have signed the 37-year-old forward to a professional tryout.

Milan Lucic’s Professional Tryout with Blues’ AHL Affiliate

This announcement follows Lucic’s previous professional tryout with the Blues earlier in August. During his two pre-season games, he managed to secure two assists with an average ice time of 11 minutes and 58 seconds.

Injury and Rehabilitation Plans

As the Blues prepared for the 2025-26 season, General Manager Doug Armstrong confirmed that Lucic’s tryout had concluded, citing an injury he sustained in pre-season play. “He got banged up last couple of games,” Armstrong remarked. The Blues plan to focus on his rehabilitation to bring him back to full health. They hope to potentially offer him an in-season tryout later on.

Lucic’s Recent Career Highlights

• Lucic last participated in the NHL during the 2023-2024 season, where he played four games for the Boston Bruins.
• He took an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins before entering the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
• After completing the program, he was reinstated by the NHL.
• In February 2024, prosecutors dropped a domestic violence charge against him from his November 2023 arrest.

Career Statistics

Throughout his extensive career, Lucic has recorded:

Lucic has played for several NHL teams, including the Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and the Los Angeles Kings. This latest tryout offers him a chance to re-establish his presence in professional hockey.