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Blues Release Milan Lucic From NHL PTO as Veteran Reports to AHL Springfield on Tryout

The move keeps the 17-year veteran in the organization for game evaluation after a late-camp lower-body injury.

Overview

  • St. Louis ended Lucic’s NHL professional tryout on Tuesday, and Springfield confirmed he signed an AHL tryout with the Thunderbirds.
  • Lucic played four preseason games for the Blues with one goal and one assist before a lower-body injury curtailed his bid for an NHL deal.
  • The Blues had been extending his tryout in 10-day increments under the recent CBA while he completed his rehabilitation.
  • A Springfield appearance would be his first AHL game and his first competitive action since Oct. 21, 2023.
  • His 2023–24 stint with Boston ended after four games with a subsequent entry into the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and later dropped charges, and the Blues could still sign him to an NHL contract if his AHL play warrants it.