Former Edmonton Oiler Takes Indefinite Leave From The NHL Following Major Arrest
Bruins' Milan Lucic Takes Indefinite Leave Amid Alleged Domestic Incident
In a shocking turn of events, the Boston Bruins have announced that 35-year-old center Milan Lucic will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team following an alleged "domestic incident" on Friday night.
According to Duke Castiglione of WCVB in Boston, Lucic was arrested late Friday night in connection with the incident.
The Bruins issued a statement acknowledging the situation:
"The Boston Bruins are aware of an incident involving Milan Lucic Friday evening. Milan is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team The organization takes these matters very seriously and will work with the Lucic family to provide any support and assistance they may need. We will have no further comment at this time."
Lucic, a 6'3", 240-pound forward, has been sidelined for almost a month due to an ankle injury sustained in late October. He returned to the Bruins this season on a one-year, $1.5M contract after playing with the Calgary Flames for the past four years. Notably, Lucic was part of the 2011 Stanley Cup-winning Bruins, contributing 30 goals in the regular season and 12 points in 25 playoff games.
This incident isn't the first involving Lucic; in 2011, police were called to his home, although no arrest was made at that time.
With 1,177 NHL games under his belt, Lucic has amassed 586 points over his 17-year career.
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Should Lucic be allowed to return to the NHL following his arrest? | ||
| Yes | 48 | 32.7 % |
| No | 99 | 67.3 % |
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