"Not a very good value pickup": Boston Bruins fans unimpressed with Milan Lucic return

By Abhilasha Aditi

Modified Jul 01, 2023 18:36 GMT

In an unexpected twist on the first day of NHL free agency, the Boston Bruins announced the return of Milan Lucic, a beloved player who once donned the black and gold.

As news spread across social media platforms, NHL fans took to Twitter to voice their reactions, ranging from elation to concern.

Amidst the flurry of tweets, one fan ecstatically exclaimed:

"Let’s fuc*ing go!"

Another fan expressed their deep affection for Lucic, tweeting:

"I LOVE YOU GUYS!! WELCOME HOME, LOOOOOOOCH!! WE MISSED YOU @27MilanLucic."

However, not all reactions were filled with unbridled enthusiasm. A cautious fan mused:

"I really love the nostalgia of bringing back Milan Lucic, but I don’t know if this is really the right move if we want to remain Stanley Cup contenders."

Amidst the divergent opinions, another fan took to Twitter and jubilantly declared:

"I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN EVER SINCE THEY TRADED HIM TO BRING HIM BACK!"

As NHL free agency unfolds, the reactions of fans on social media continue to shape the narrative surrounding Milan Lucic's return to the Bruins.

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Milan Lucic inks a deal with Bruins during the initial days of NHL free agency

Milan Lucic, a beloved player in the history of the Boston Bruins, is making a comeback to the team for the upcoming 2023-24 NHL season. After spending the last four seasons with the Calgary Flames, Lucic has signed a one-year contract with the Bruins.

The deal includes a base salary of $1 million, along with performance bonuses. Lucic was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the second round of the 2006 NHL Draft and quickly became a fan favorite due to his powerful style of play, which included big hits, thrilling fights, and plenty of goals.

He also played a significant role in the Bruins' victory in the 2011 Stanley Cup. In 2015, Lucic was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, ending his eight-year tenure in Boston. In the past eight years, he has played for the Kings, Edmonton Oilers, and Flames. Lucic is expected to contribute in a similar manner as Nick Foligno did for the Bruins last season, providing toughness, secondary scoring from the bottom-six, and veteran leadership. He is likely to play as a fourth-line left wing or serve as an extra forward.

Last season, Lucic recorded 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in 77 games for the Flames. In addition to Lucic, the Boston Bruins also reached agreements to sign center Morgan Geekie and left wing James van Riemsdyk during the free agency period, earlier on Saturday.