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Tyler Dellow:

Oilers should buy out Lucic next summer

Originally Posted by Tyler Dellow

"With four years remaining after this one at a cap hit of $6-million and Edmonton starving for good wingers, the Oilers might be best served buying out Lucic next summer, even though the relief from the buyout would be limited by his bonus-laden contract."

Originally Posted by Peter Chiarelli

”Lucic had a down year last year. He’s shown that he’s played significantly better this year. I knew that he would. But last year was tough. There was a lot of money for that player.

“I know he’s a character guy. I know he’s a proud guy. That was part of the equation when we signed him – for leadership. It didn’t work out last year. It worked out the year before. Now it looks like it’s working out..."

Edmonton is no good.