Milan Lucic, 37, is trying out with the St. Louis Blues, marking a surprising late‑career bid for an NHL return after his 2023 stint. The veteran winger arrived in camp as a non‑guaranteed option, aiming to carve out a depth role with his size, nastiness, and playoff pedigree. Lucic’s career totals—233 goals, 353 assists, 1,301 penalty minutes over 17 seasons—underscore a profile built on edge and resilience rather than pure scoring. His Cup-winning run with Boston in 2011 looms large in the back of Blues’ minds as they gauge whether his presence can bring a veteran spark to a young bunk.

Off ice, Lucic faced a highly publicized personal incident in his late‑30s, but the Blues say he has completed the Player Assistance Program and been reinstated by the NHL. If he makes the roster, fantasy managers will watch for a potential fourth‑line/PK role that could yield steady hits and PIM with limited minutes, depending on how camp shakes out. The camp competition and how he handles practice tempo will determine if this is a short‑term depth addition or a longer stay that could influence Blues’ depth chart and special teams usage this season.