NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic Discusses Free Agency and Canucks

Donnie & Dhali: Milan Lucic Discusses His Future as a Free Agent and Potential Move to the Vancouver Canucks.

NHLRumors.com transcription

Dhaliwal: “Milan, your extensive seven-year contract is concluding, and now at 34 years old, you’re entering free agency for the first time in quite some time. Can you share your thoughts about whether Vancouver would be a consideration for you if you become a free agent on July 1? Would you be interested in playing for the Canucks, your hometown team?”

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Lucic: “Well, I anticipated you would ask me that question.

The dynamics around free agency have evolved significantly over the past seven years, particularly with the ability to communicate with teams earlier in the process. At this moment, I haven’t delved deeply into discussions with my agents about my next steps, mainly because I’ve been focused on my time in Europe, concentrating on achieving success at the World Championships.

To be candid, the past two days since this interview (which took place on May 30th) have been about absorbing the experience and reflecting on my journey.

However, acknowledging your inquiry, I recognize I need to thoroughly evaluate all my options and determine what aligns best with my aspirations. A key reason I aimed to participate in the World Championships was to rediscover the joy of playing hockey. I wanted to experience that thrill again and knew our team had a strong chance of winning. Being part of a successful team was genuinely important to me.

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Ultimately, many factors will influence my choice as a free agent. Primarily, I need to explore what opportunities are available and proceed accordingly.

It’s essential to reiterate my sentiments from before: it has always been a dream for someone from my hometown to don the jersey of the local team. Therefore, should the Canucks express interest, I would certainly be eager to hear what they have to say.”

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