The career of NHL veteran Milan Lucic appears to be coming to a close following his arrest last season on charges of domestic violence. Lucic had rejoined the Boston Bruins on a one-year contract, intending to make a nostalgic return to the team where he made his name. However, the season took a dramatic turn for the worse.
On November 9, 2023, it was reported that Lucic had been arrested following a domestic incident. The Bruins responded promptly by placing Lucic on indefinite leave. This move was seen as necessary given the severity of the allegations.
As more details emerged, the charges against Lucic painted a troubling picture. Although the charges were eventually dropped after his wife, Brittany Lucic, refused to cooperate with the investigation, the fallout was significant. Brittany subsequently filed for divorce and sought an order of protection against Lucic.
According to Radar Online, Brittany Lucic has made serious allegations in her filings, requesting stringent conditions for any potential visitation rights.
In light of these events, Lucic's prospects of continuing his NHL career appear bleak. Reports suggest that there has been no interest from other teams this summer, and he has not been linked to any potential signings.
If this indeed marks the end of Lucic's career, he will finish with 1,177 games played, 233 goals, and 353 assists. Known as one of the last true power forwards, Lucic's on-ice achievements might be overshadowed by the off-ice controversy. His legacy, once defined by his physical play and contributions to his teams, is now marred by this incident and its repercussions.
For fans and the hockey community, this turn of events is a stark reminder of how quickly and drastically a player's career and legacy can be impacted by their actions off the ice.
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Should Milan Lucic get another chance in the NHL? | ||
Yes, he should | 17 | 32.1 % |
No, he doesn't deserve it | 15 | 28.3 % |
No, but because of his play not his arrest | 21 | 39.6 % |
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