Lucic, 37, has not played since he took an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins in 2023 after he faced a charge of assault and battery against a family member. The charges were later dropped.

Lucic was a member of the Boston Bruins ' 2011 Stanley Cup championship team who also played for the Kings, Oilers and Flames before returning to the Bruins in 2023. He had two assists in four games that year before he took a puck off his ankle and went on long-term injured reserve.

Lucic, 37, has played 17 NHL seasons with the Bruins, Kings, Oilers and Flames, but last appeared in a game in 2023.