Lucic, 37, has played 17 NHL seasons with the Bruins, Kings, Oilers and Flames, but last appeared in a game in 2023.

Unsigned veteran players can earn a contract with an NHL team by impressing enough during training camp on a professional tryout contract (PTO). Training camps open next month and the regular season begins Oct. 7. The following notable players (listed alphabetically) will be in an NHL camp on a PTO:

The St. Louis Blues have signed Milan Lucic to a professional tryout. For anyone who doesn’t know, a professional tryout (or PTO) is when an NHL team invites a player to participate in training camp and the preseason.