Jake Murray signed with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the 2025-26 season, linking the 23-year-old blueliner to the Kings’ development ladder via the Ontario Reign. Murray logged 34 points in 72 games for Bloomington last year, finishing among the top-scoring defensemen on the roster, and carries 44 pro points across 119 ECHL/AHL games. His prior stops include Idaho Steelheads, Cincinnati Cyclones and Texas Stars, with a lengthy OHL run for Kingston Frontenacs and Guelph Storm, where he captained and led from the back end. The rights swap from Bloomington to Greenville wrapped a future-considerations deal and signals a patient build for defensive depth within the Kings system. If he climbs the ladder, Murray could feed into Ontario and, eventually, LA, especially if he translates junior leadership and two-way play into higher-league ice time. For fantasy managers, he’s a long-horizon add with upside tied to development in the Reign pipeline and potential late-blooming NHL exposure.

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.

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.

Milan Lucic is back in the NHL on a professional tryout with the St. Louis Blues, a veteran forward who has spent 17 seasons and 1,177 games across six NHL stops. At 37, his last action came in 2023-24 with Boston, where he tallied two assists in four games before stepping away for the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. He’s completed the program and earned reinstatement, putting him in the Blues’ camp and in the running for a depth, physical-wood role.

This PTO signals depth-building for STL and a test of whether Lucic can still bring his hallmark edge to an NHL roster. His career totals—586 points on 233 goals and 353 assists—are a reminder of what a veteran presence can offer on a checking line, especially if he can recapture form and conditioning to win a contract and secure a regular-season slot.

Fantasy managers should watch for conditioning updates and camp impressions. A non-guaranteed PTO means Lucic must earn a deal; if he does, he could contribute as a fourth-line winger and special-teams depth, particularly on energy shifts and board battles. The Blues’ familiarity with his breadth of experience adds intrigue for late-round depth and potential in deeper leagues.