NHL fans are torn on whether or not Milan Lucic will play another game in the NHL. Lucic is a free agent and hasn’t received much interest after his arrest last season
Lucic played four games for the Boston Bruins last season. Last year, he was arrested for a domestic violence incident but pleaded not guilty. The forward allegedly pulled his wife’s hair and attempted to choke her, but in February the charges were dropped.Despite the charges being dropped, Lucic has yet to sign with an NHL team. Fans aren’t sure if he will do so.
Welcome to Edmonton again Lucic,” a fan wrote.
“He was one of my favorite bruins ever. Once you hit your wife, you’re a piece of shit. No coming back from it,” another fan wrote.
The debate didn’t stop there as some think he shouldn’t be allowed in the NHL, while others believe he still could be a beneficial player in a bottom-six role.
Dudes career was over before last year,” a fan added.
“Countdown until he re-signs with the Oilers…,” a fan wrote.
Many fans believe Lucic no longer belonged in the NHL due to his play last season.
“He stunk as a player, he has below average hands, slow as syrup as a skater, and for being a good fighter he didn’t fight nearly enough. Off the ice troubles… buh bye,” a fan added.
“17 missed calls from Stan Bowman,” a fan wrote.
Although many fans joked that Lucic would go back to Edmonton after their recent hiring of Stan Bowman as their GM, Lucic is unlikely to play another game in the NHL.
Milan Lucic’s NHL career
Milan Lucic was drafted 50th overall in the 2006 NHL draft by the Boston Bruins. He made his NHL debut during the 2007-08 season and was a key part of the Bruins team that won the Stanley Cup in 2011.The grinder also played for the Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames.Lucic has skated in 1,177 NHL games, recording 233 goals and 353 assists for 584 points.