Milan Lucic on a PTO

[larueskee]

Nothing wrong with taking a look at one of the better team leaders in the NHL at one time.

That leader would be Toews...not somebody that tried to start a fight in a post game handshake line.

Naw, Toews might actually want playing time. Lucic for $775,000 is worth it just to scare the hell out of Kyrou. Toews scares no one. Get used to seeing Milan around the team, in various roles.

[HighStick]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

[kimzey59]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

He hasn't been playing.
He was in the NHL's substance abuse program.

[STL fan in MN]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

Instead of fighting hockey players he’s been spending the last 2 years fighting demons, alcoholism and unfortunately, his wife.

[HighStick]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

He hasn't been playing.
He was in the NHL's substance abuse program.

Ok that explains it. Thank you.

[HighStick]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

Instead of fighting hockey players he’s been spending the last 2 years fighting demons, alcoholism and unfortunately, his wife.

[Harry S Deals]

At most Lucic would be a tough guys 4th LW he hasnt done much in a long time. He will goon it up though, hits everything in sight will fight for his food seems like a long shot given the Blues roster

[BalotelliMassive]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time?

Yes...in the California penal league. He was tied for 12th in points last season.

[HighStick]

Do we really need Lucic? Is a goon necessary in today's game?
I kind of see Luc having problems trying to keep up with these guys. This teams getting faster. I know he's a 4th liner but Walker Toro and Bjugstad can skate.

[Harry York 37]

I surely wonder about him.

He has 20 months of sobriety and no contact sports.
His Old Man came over to Vancouver from Serbia at 27 (The Bosnian Wars and atrocities?) to work as a Longshoreman. His Old Man committed suicide- I got no details.
Lucic was as good at scoring as he was at fighting as a kid, and in some streaks, was like that in the NHL. He seems a heck of a Money Player- his game doesn't dip in the playoffs. He was the Tournament MVP when his team won the Memorial Cup.

It appears he has been sober for 20 months now and has had lots of time to heal any injuries that can heal at his age.
His wife seems like a true gem. Although she has filed for divorce, she seems to still love him . She posted this just last Father's Day and I had to do some hard blinking a couple of times.

https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl/news/m ... hl-veteran

[Mr.Snuggleupagus]

Lucic is a fun player to have on the roster and watch on the ice. You never know what he might do; throw a big hit, score a hat-trick, chase someone around the rink, drop the gloves, etc. I'll attend more games if he makes the team.

[KarmaFTMFW]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time?

Yes...in the California penal league. He was tied for 12th in points last season.

We wear caps and sleeves at this level son.

[Red7]

Players, in all sports, who are in recovery, sometimes lose their edge. The demons that drove their addiction, also drove their aggressiveness. Getting, and remaining, sober, is a battle. It also represents the ultimate victory. After years of tough play, abuse, and his fight for his life, it’s hard to say what Lucic has left.

[Francis Park Thug]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

Instead of fighting hockey players he’s been spending the last 2 years fighting demons, alcoholism and unfortunately, his wife.

You find humor in that?

[HighStick]

Has Lucic been playing this whole time? I dont remember seeing him for the last couple of years.
Did he quit for awhile or was he on a team I dont follow and just not get played a lot?
Wheres he been the last few years?

Instead of fighting hockey players he’s been spending the last 2 years fighting demons, alcoholism and unfortunately, his wife.

You find humor in that?

A lil bit.

[a smell of green grass]

What will we call the line of Mailloux and Lucic?
https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/202 ... nd-chance-

Suggestion: The Probation Ward