The Edmonton Oilers on Friday announced the signing of hulking winger Milan Lucic.
Lucic, born in Canada, returns home on a seven-year deal.
He spent last year with the Los Angeles Kings, scoring 20 goals and registering 35 assists during the regular season.
Lucic won the Stanley Cup in 2011 with the Boston Bruins.
Welcome to #OilCountry, Milan Lucic! The #Oilers have officially signed the forward to a seven-year contract. pic.twitter.com/arwp4VjU1H
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 1, 2016
"It's very exciting for me & my family to be part of such a great organization." @MilanLucicCFC17 on signing with #Oilers today
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 1, 2016
"Getting a chance to play with a player like Connor McDavid doesn't come around often." @MilanLucicCFC17 on uniting with @cmcdavid97
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 1, 2016
