Lucic retires after 17 seasons in NHL

Milan Lucic announced his retirement from professional hockey on October 8, 2023, coinciding with his 38th birthday, after a 17-season career in the NHL. The forward, known for his toughness and skill, played for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames.

Lucic was a key player for the Bruins during their 2011 Stanley Cup victory, where they triumphed in Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks. He recorded 586 points, including 233 goals and 353 assists, across 1,177 regular-season games.

Lucic expressed gratitude for his career, especially thanking the Bruins for launching his professional journey. He had attempted a comeback in 2025-26 with the St. Louis Blues but played a brief stint in the AHL with the Springfield Thunderbirds before retiring.

His career included significant milestones, though he did not win individual awards, he garnered votes for accolades like the Calder Trophy and the Selke Trophy. Lucic's legacy is marked by his physical style of play and contributions to the teams he represented, especially the Bruins, where he began and ended his NHL journey.