Lauko inked a contract with HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga on Friday, Czech hockey writer Jan Eichler reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko became an unrestricted free agent July 1, as Boston did not give him a qualifying offer. The 25-year-old generated five goals and six assists across 56 regular-season games with the Bruins and Minnesota in 2024-25. Lauko will join former NHLer Martin Kaut in Pardubice.

Lauko will not be tendered a qualifying offer and will become an unrestricted free agent July 1, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko battled injuries but played 56 NHL games last season, scoring five goals and adding six assists. The 25-year-old, who was a pending restricted free agent, will now be free to sign with any team without penalty as an unrestricted free agent once free agency opens. His injury issues might scare some teams off, but he proved to be an effective player who brought speed and skill to the bottom six when he was in the lineup.

Lauko scored an empty-net goal and put out three hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko's empty-net goal not only helped seal the win for the Bruins but also allowed him to set a career high of five goals this season. Overall, the 25-year-old forward has five goals and 10 points across 55 appearances between Boston and Minnesota this season. Lauko has improved his play offensively as of late with two goals in his last three games. He's also been a solid contributor in the hits category with 116 in total. If the Bruins decide to re-sign Lauko, he has a solid chance to retain a middle-six role with the team.

Lauko netted a goal and had two PIM in Tuesday's 7-2 victory over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko's goal would stand as Tuesday's game-winning tally as he gave the Bruins a 3-0 lead early in the second period. With Tuesday's twine finder, Lauko increased his goal total to four, which ties his career high from the 2022-23 season. The 25-year-old forward has nine points and 111 hits in 53 games this season. While his role on Boston's offense is limited in a fourth-line spot, he has the opportunity to tie or surpass his career high in points of 10 that he tallied a season ago. With three of his points coming in the last 13 games, this accomplishment is not out of the question for Lauko.

Lauko notched an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko earned his first point in three games since Minnesota traded him back to Boston at the deadline. The 24-year-old never had a chance to get comfortable with the Wild, as multiple injuries derailed his campaign. For the season, Lauko is at seven points, 30 shots on net, 79 hits, 31 PIM, 26 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 41 appearances. He's likely to remain limited to a bottom-six role for the remainder of this season.

Lauko, Marat Khusnutdinov and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick were traded to the Bruins from the Wild on Thursday in exchange for Justin Brazeau.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko was with the Bruins in the previous two NHL campaigns and was a third-round pick for them in 2018. The 24-year-old has had brutal season for injuries, which apparently was a concern for the Wild going forward. Lauko has just six points over 38 appearances and is unlikely to see anything more than bottom-six minutes if he checks into the Bruins' lineup.

Lauko scored a goal and added four hits in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko missed three games due to a lower-body injury, though the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off helped him avoid a longer absence. The 24-year-old has had an injury-plagued campaign -- this was the third time he's been forced out of the lineup. He hasn't been productive when he plays, contributing six points, 26 shots on net, 63 hits, 27 PIM and a minus-4 rating across 34 appearances.

Lauko (lower body) was activated off injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lauko has missed the last three games after landing on injured reserve Jan. 5. The 24-year-old is set to replace Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body), who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, in the lineup against Detroit. Lauko projects to slot in on the third line with Frederick Gaudreau and Liam Ohgren.

Lauko (lower body) is expected to be a full participant in Monday's practice, according to Jessi Pierce of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the last three games, Lauko might be ready to return to the lineup against Detroit on Tuesday. He has two goals, five points, 25 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and 59 hits in 33 appearances this season. To activate Lauko from injured reserve, the Wild could assign Devin Shore to AHL Iowa or place Travis Dermott on waivers.

Lauko (lower body) won't travel with the Wild to Detroit for Saturday's game, per Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

EDGE Analysis

Minnesota will be back at home to host the Red Wings on Tuesday, so Lauko might still be an option for that clash. The 24-year-old has two goals and five points over 33 appearances in 2024-25. He will likely serve in a fourth-line role once he's healthy.