Milan Lucic to the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Photo by Terence Leung/NHLI via Getty Images

Ten years ago, if I had mentioned that Milan Lucic might join the Toronto Maple Leafs, you would have laughed at me and thought it was outlandish. Well, on the Leafs Take podcast hosted by Jay Rosehill and Nick Alberga, Milan Lucic admitted that suiting up for an original six franchise is too good to pass up.

“You can never rule anything out, obviously it’s an original six franchise, a storied franchise. I’ve had my fair share of rivalries with the team and now with Brad Treliving coming in, there’s some familiarity there, with him being the GM. I became really good friends with Mark Giordano being teammates with him in Calgary, and he’s told me how much he’s enjoyed it and how much he’s loved being in Toronto and being a Maple Leaf.”

Milan Lucic on the Leafs Take podcast

While Lucic is certainly a shell of his former self offense-wise, he is definitely one of the most feared fighters in the league still. Nobody beats Lucic easily, and he has fought some of the toughest players in the league. If the Toronto Maple Leafs were to sign him and re-sign the likes of Luke Schenn, Noel Acciari, and other various players, the team would be feared for their added muscle.

“I’m still good friends with Jake Muzzin and he had shared the same feelings and how great it is playing in Toronto and how great it is being a part of that organization. Me, having experience being on an original six team, there really is nothing like it. When you’re on an original six team, it means something a little bit different and you know what, if there is an opportunity, I would deinitely listen to it. Like I said, you never want to rule anything out and I’m sure I’ll be getting a few calls and talking to a few teams moving forward from here in the next couple of weeks.”

Milan Lucic on the Leafs Take podcast

While Milan Lucic has hinted at being open to playing for his Vancouver Canucks, the Canucks don’t have the cap space to sign him this offseason. Lucic, who just recently turned 35, has played 1173 games and scored 233 goals and 351 assists for 483 points, Lucic also has posted 1299 PIMS in his career.

2-0? In THIS Economy? Leafs Late Night

WELCOME BACK TO LEAFS LATE NIGHT! Presented by Inside The RinkRoscoe / Biehner – Shots vs Results- Knock On Wood- Domi's Legacy- Roscoe Rant- Stolarz vs GriegNEW MERCH IS AVAILABLE!JOIN OUR DISCORD!Remember to follow us on Twitter @LeafsLateNight & IG @LeafsLateNightCheck out Mike, Josh, and Nathan's articles on the Leafs + many more! insidetherink.comHow to support us and our sponsors:TicketmasterColumbia Sports ApparelESPN+ SubscriptionFanaticsDraft Kings – CODE ITR
  1. 2-0? In THIS Economy?
  2. The Battle of Ontario: Remastered Edition
  3. Saint Joseph Woll
  4. Vanquishing Rivals of Yesteryear
  5. Lawesome-Tawesome

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Conrad Jack

Conrad Jack is a Manitoba based sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He writes the Bargain Bin blog which covers NHL News & Rumours.

3 thoughts on “Milan Lucic to the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Leave a Reply

IIHF World Championships 2025

Detroit Red Wings Shine at World Championships

Team USA recently won the IIHF World Championships for the first time in 92 years after defeating Switzerland in the finals in overtime. Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres scored the overtime winner off the rush. The Detroit Red Wings were well represented at the recent tournament co-hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The young players […]

Read More
Connor McDavid skating for the Edmonton Oilers

Opinion: Connor McDavid Continues To Show Why He Is the Best Player in The Game

There is no doubt that when all is said and done, Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is going to end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Let’s take a look at what McDavid, 28, has accomplished so far: Notice that his career totals to date were not mentioned above because even those numbers are […]

Read More

AHL: Eric Dubois Heads Overseas to ERC Ingolstadt

The Manitoba Moose announced on Friday, May 30th, that Eric Dubois has joined the DEL club ERC Ingolstadt as an assistant coach. Dubois, 55, served as an assistant coach with the Manitoba Moose for nine seasons when he joined the club back in 2016. The Moose posted a 292-264-34-23 record in Dubois’ nine seasons as […]

Read More