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Milan Lucic, the bruising Bruins enforcer infamous for his controversial hit on Ryan Miller, has officially retired from playing and joined the Buffalo Sabres as a pro scout — a dramatic turn for the polarizing forward who once made Sabres fans furious and now helps shape their future. After 17 NHL seasons, including a Cup win with Boston and a messy legal detour involving assault charges (later dropped via marital privilege), Lucic’s career ended with a brief AHL comeback attempt before his retirement. Now, under GM Jarmo Kekalainen’s new front office push, Lucic brings his gritty reputation and hockey IQ to the Sabres’ scouting room — alongside moves like Stacy Roest and Tim Kennedy’s promotions — signaling a bold, new era for Buffalo.

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