The Blues say Milan Lucic completed the league’s Player Assistance Program and has been reinstated by the NHL.

St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the Blues have signed forward Milan Lucic to a professional tryout. Lucic, 37, last appeared with the Boston Bruins in 2023-24,

Lucic, 37, has played 17 NHL seasons with the Bruins, Kings, Oilers and Flames, but last appeared in a game in 2023.

Lucic is lined up to attend St. Louis Blues training camp on a professional tryout contract, GM Doug Armstrong told media. The last time Lucic played in an NHL game was Oct. 21, 2023. The Vancouver-born Lucic is now 37 years old.

Lucic, 37, has not played since he took an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins in 2023 after he faced a charge of assault and battery against a family member. The charges were later dropped.

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.

If Lucic signs an NHL contract, he has a chance at reaching 1,200 career NHL games and 600 points in his 18th season. He's currently at 1,177 matches played and 586 points, so he'd need to play in 23 contests and record 14 points to reach those milestones.

Milan Lucic was a member of the 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup championship team. As featured on Now it's time to activate or sign up for unlimited access! We have not been able to find your subscription.

Milan Lucic and Brendan Smith have each accepted professional tryout offers (PTOs) as they look to extend their NHL careers. Lucic joins the St. Louis

Former NHLer Cam Jansen shared his thoughts on Milan Lucic signing a professional tryout (PTO) with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday.

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This episode of the 'Sports Hub Underground' podcast covers the latest Fabian Lysell rumors, Milan Lucic's return to the NHL, and more.