Lucic was released from his professional tryout agreement with AHL Springfield on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic has been struggling to restart his NHL career. A PTO with the Blues during training camp didn't pan out after he sustained a lower-body injury. That deal was originally extended before the veteran winger signed with the club's AHL affiliate. Now it seems there won't be any more chances with the organization, and it seems unlikely another club will be willing to give Lucic a shot.

Lucic (lower body) agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with AHL Springfield on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic was in training camp on a PTO with the Blues before his lower-body injury sidelined his chances of making the NHL club. This move will likely allow the veteran winger to continue to rehab his injury while working his way back to 100 percent. If Lucic can impress with the Thunderbirds, he could earn himself a full NHL contract from the Blues.

Lucic will rehab his lower-body injury in St. Louis, and the team will extend his professional tryout agreement in 10-day increments to determine whether he will receive a full contract, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic hasn't played in the NHL since 2023-24, so he has an uphill battle to secure a roster spot on a deep Blues team. Even if he does, the 37-year-old forward will more than likely not provide much in the way of fantasy value.

Lucic (groin) was back at practice Monday. Head coach Jim Montgomery told reporters, "He looked really good, looked really sharp. It's good to have him back out there," Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic is trying to earn a contract from the Blues while attending camp on a professional tryout, so every missed day due to his groin injury wasn't doing him any favors. Even if the veteran winger makes the Opening Night roster, he still might find himself serving as a healthy scratch periodically, especially if Alexei Toropchenko takes the next step in his development.

Head coach Jim Montgomery said Wednesday that Lucic (groin) is considered day-to-day, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic exited Tuesday's practice session due to his groin injury, but the issue doesn't appear to be a long-term concern. However, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up in Saturday's preseason game against Chicago. Lucic will likely have to return to the ice sooner rather than later if he hopes to earn a spot on the Blues' Opening Night roster.

Lucic couldn't finish practice Tuesday and is questionable to be on the ice Wednesday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic is in camp with the Blues on a PTO, so missing any time certainly isn't going to help his cause. Still, the winger's injury doesn't sound serious, and he could be ready in time to face the Blackhawks in Saturday's preseason matchup. If Lucic does make the team, it figures to be in a bottom-six role, though he could move up the lineup if there are injuries among the forward group.

Lucic signed a professional tryout agreement with St. Louis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic didn't play in the NHL last season after first taking an indefinite leave of absence during the 2023-24 season and then entering the NHL Player Assistance Program. The 37-year-old winger has since been reinstated by the league and will look to revive his NHL career. Over the course of 17 seasons, Lucic has racked up 233 goals and 353 assists while also dishing out 3,265 hits. If he makes the Blues, it figures to be in a bottom-six role that will lean into his physicality.

Lucic (ankle) will remain on an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign, per Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic was facing domestic assault charges in a case that was expected to go to trial Friday before the charges were dropped by the prosecutor's office due to a lack of evidence, leading to speculation regarding his future with the team. Lucic is currently signed by the Bruins through the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Lucic (ankle) is taking an indefinite leave of absence after he was allegedly involved in a domestic incident resulting in his arrest Saturday morning, Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lucic has missed Boston's last 11 games because of an ankle injury, and he wasn't expected to be available in the near future. Following Saturday's incident, Lucic may have played his last game for the Bruins.

Lucic (ankle) is not recovering as quickly as expected. Coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Monday, "Looch is not going as quick as we expected, so he's maybe a week behind where we expected, but it's not dramatic."

EDGE Analysis

Lucic has already missed 10 games while on long-term injured reserve but won't be back in the short term based on this latest news. In his four games this season, the veteran winger managed two assists but put just one shot on goal while averaging 11:58 of ice time per game. Until Lucic is cleared to return, Oskar Steen and Jakub Lauko figure to serve in fourth-line roles.