The Vancouver Canucks will reach out to free-agent forward Milan Lucic once the dust settles after Friday's NHL draft.
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Canucks general manager Jim Benning spoke to the media Thursday, where he admitted he has interest in Lucic and will touch base with the bruiser's camp following the draft.
It was reported Wednesday that Lucic will test free agency - having been given permission to speak with other teams - after talks with the Los Angeles Kings fell through.
The born and raised in Vancouverite had 20 goals and 55 points last season.
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