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Sabres hire Milan Lucic as pro scout following playing career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Sabres hire Milan Lucic as pro scout following playing career

Summary

The Buffalo Sabres announced the hiring of former player Milan Lucic as a pro scout on June 30, 2026. Lucic, who had a lengthy NHL career and was once seen as an antagonist to the Sabres, will join the team amid a broader series of hirings and promotions. This move marks the next phase for Lucic after transitioning from player to team management. Further details on his responsibilities and first tasks with the scouting team are expected in the coming weeks.

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Key Details

•Milan Lucic hired by Buffalo Sabres as pro scout.
•Announcement made as part of team hirings on June 30, 2026.
•Lucic previously known for his contentious on-ice role against Sabres.
•Transition marks a new chapter in Lucic's career post-NHL.

Latest Updates

7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Sabres hire longtime former player Milan Lucic as a pro scout
7:19 PMESPN NHL — Sabres hire former antagonist Lucic as pro scout

What they're saying

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Former NHL player Milan Lucic has gone from being a one-time Buffalo Sabres' antagonist to landing a job as a pro scout, the team announced as part of a series of hirings and promotions on Tuesday.
— ESPN NHL