Sometime this month, Milan Lucic expects to become a father. Brittany Lucic, wife of the Bruins left wing, is scheduled to deliver the couple’s first child in approximately three weeks.

Lucic’s growing family was the primary reason the 24-year-old declined to play in Europe during the lockout. Lucic said he drew interest from teams in the KHL, the DEL in Germany, and the Swiss National A League.