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NHL Rumors: Quick to Rangers, Lucic’s Boston reunion, Wheeler, Duchene bought out

By Marvin Azrak

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 13: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Vegas Golden Knights hoists the Stanley Cup after the team's 9-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights won the series four games to one. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 13: Jonathan Quick #32 of the Vegas Golden Knights hoists the Stanley Cup after the team's 9-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena on June 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights won the series four games to one. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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Milan Lucic #17 of the Calgary Flames. (Derek Cain/Getty Images) /

NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic returns to Bruins

As expected, the “strong possibility” of a reunion between Milan Lucic and the Bruins reported by NHL Insider Chris Johnston on Friday came true on Saturday. Lucic picked up a one-year, $1 million deal with Boston.

Lucic, who was drafted by the Bruins in 2006 and played for them until 2015, is known for his physicality and scoring ability.

During his time with Boston, he played 566 games and scored 139 goals, earning 342 points and 772 penalty minutes. When the Bruins won the Cup in the 2010-11 season, he led the team in goals with 30 and tied for the team lead in points with 62.

Lucic remains close with many of his former teammates in Boston, so it’s no surprise that the power forward might take a page out of David Krejci’s book and opt to return to the Bruins on a low-cost, short-term deal.

Lucic used to be a top-six player, but now he plays as a fourth-liner with a focus on being more physical.  Even with this change in role, he still maintains his reputation as one of the most intimidating players in the NHL.

Facing financial difficulties, Boston needs to fill the gap left by Nick Foligno’s departure. He was traded to the Blackhawks, along with Taylor Hall, before agreeing on a one-year $4 million pact with them this week. As a replacement on the fourth line, Lucic can provide more physicality and resistance at a more affordable cost.

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