Insider reveals next steps for Milan Lucic to return to the NHL

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Sam Hutch
February 16, 2024 (1:22 PM)

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Earlier today, the charges against former Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic were dismissed after his wife decided not to testify against him, but what exactly does that mean for his career in the National Hockey League? It appears he might want to make a return at some point.

According to WCVB-TV in Boston Lucic wants to return to the NHL and plans to sit down with commissioner Gary Bettman to discuss the possibility of getting back on the ice; take a look.

Milan Lucic wants to return to the NHL and his attorneys are confident today's decision by prosecutors to drop his domestic assault case will make it possible for him in the future, per @WCVB

Lucic plans to meet with commissioner Gary Bettman. #NHLBruins

Lucic, 35, has only played 4 games with the Bruins this season collecting 2 points, both of which were assists. Both Lucic and his representation are confident that he'll be able to resume his career, but the question has to be asked at this stage, who would want him?

Will the Bruins retain his services? Or will they look to terminate his contract?

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FEVRIER 16 \| 257 ANSWERS Insider reveals next steps for Milan Lucic to return to the NHL Should the Boston Bruins be allowed to terminate Milan Lucic's contract?
Yes, they should be able to	127	49.4 %
No, he's not guilty	117	45.5 %
He shouldn't be eligible to play at all	13	5.1 %
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