Bob Stauffer made a false report on Milan Lucic's PTO in New Jersey

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Finnegan Frost
September 4, 2024 (7:19 PM)

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On a segment of Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer mistakenly made false reports regarding Milan Lucic signing a PTO with the New Jersey Devils.

Former Oiler and Boston Bruin Milan Lucic has been a focal point for the league this offseason. He's been disgraced due to domestic assault charges by his wife, Brittany Lucic, in addition to a restraining order subsequent to the divorce proceedings.

The charges were later dropped after his wife chose not to testify, invoking marital privilege in court. At this time, it's unclear if Lucic, who is currently in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, has been reinstated to return.

With that being said, Milan is looking to get back into the NHL after being discharged by the Boston Bruins. Video footage was leaked a few weeks ago that showed Milan Lucic doing some off-ice training in New Jersey, prompting rumours of a potential PTO with the Devils.

The New Jersey Devils had reportedly signed free agent forward Milan Lucic to a professional tryout contract according to Edmonton Oilers radio color commentator Bob Stauffer on 'Oilers Now'.

Lucic, who played three seasons with the Oilers from 2016-19, was reported to be signing a PTO deal with the Devils.

Although Bob Stauffer made claims about Lucic's PTO on his 630 CHED radio show, New Jersey Hockey Now reporter James Nichols denied Stauffer's reports, setting the story strait.

Bob Stauffer severely dropped dropped the ball on his reporting. If Lucic were to be reinstated to an NHL team, it would need to be approved by the commissioner. As it stands, Lucic is still in the NHLPA's players assistance program and has not been signed to a PTO with the Devils.

Source: Hockey Patrol
False report: Milan Lucic did not sign professional tryout contract with new NHL team