The Boston Bruins have announced that forward Milan Lucic has been placed on the long-term injured list. Lucic has been a key member of the Bruins since he was acquired in a trade with the Edmonton Oilers in 2015.
Lucic had been dealing with an undisclosed injury since the start of the season, and the Bruins have decided to place him on the long-term injured list in order to give him more time to recover. This move will free up salary cap space for the Bruins, as Lucic’s $6 million cap hit will no longer count against the team’s salary cap.
The Bruins have not yet revealed the nature of Lucic’s injury, but it is believed to be related to his lower body. Lucic has been a key contributor for the Bruins since he joined the team, and his absence will be felt on the ice. He has scored at least 20 goals in each of his three seasons with the Bruins, and he has also been an effective penalty killer and physical presence.
The Bruins will need to find a way to replace Lucic’s production while he is out. It is unclear how long Lucic will be out, but it is likely that he will miss at least a few weeks. The Bruins have depth at forward, so they should be able to fill the void left by Lucic’s absence.
The Bruins are hoping that Lucic will be able to make a full recovery and return to the ice soon. In the meantime, they will need to find a way to make up for his absence. It will be interesting to see how the Bruins adjust without Lucic in the lineup.
