After a lull between the two sides, the Los Angeles Kings and forward Milan Lucic have resumed contract discussions, according to Kings insider Jon Rosen.
Rosen reports nothing is imminent at this point and the talks can be described as "ongoing."
Lucic, 28, was traded to Los Angeles from the Boston Bruins last June and enjoyed a fine first season with the Kings, scoring 55 points in 81 games.
The bruising winger is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent July 1 and is one of the most notable names among players possibly on the move.
Lucic made it clear throughout the season he enjoys playing in Los Angeles, but plenty of teams could use his rare combination of skills, including the Edmonton Oilers, a team Lucic declared he'd be "warm" to receiving a contract offer from.
The Vancouver native carried a $6-million cap hit in the final year of his contract in 2015-16 and it's plausible to think he'll get offers in the same range wherever he signs.
