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Milan Lucic will try to earn a Blues roster spot with a camp tryout, a return to a league he last skated in 2023. The 37 year old brings a recognizable physical edge and a veteran presence that can anchor a Blues bottom six and provide energy on the forecheck. His long NHL arc includes a key role in the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup run, plus stints with the Kings, Oilers and Flames, before a brief return to Boston in 2023 that yielded a handful of assists before an ankle injury and a subsequent long term injury reserve. Off ice turmoil from a 2021 family incident is noted, but Lucic went through the Players Assistance Program and has been reinstated. If he signs, his blend of grit and experience could stabilize a rough edge for St. Louis but his on ice value will hinge on role clarity, health and whether the Blues view him as a fourth line floor penalty killer or a more versatile forward. The Blues are balancing youth with proven character, and Lucic could be the latest piece in that mix, especially if they want a reliable locker room presence and depth for a postseason push.

Lucic has 233 goals, 353 assists and 1301 penalty minutes across 17 NHL seasons, with a career best 32 goals in 2010 11. His playoff pedigree includes an assist on the overtime winner in Game 7 versus Montreal in the 2011 Cup run. His return to the NHL after the Player Assistance Program reinstatement signals a serious effort to extend a lengthy career, and fantasy managers will want to monitor camp reports and potential contract details. If he earns a regular NHL role, he could contribute as a physical catalyst and veteran presence, though his scoring upside will be limited by age and the Blues depth at forward.