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N-E-B · 12-05-2018, 11:43 PM

I’m sorry but that’s a ridiculous comparison. Lucic makes more, is signed for FOUR MORE YEARS, and doesn’t do anything other than exist out there. Neal is at least is showing signs that production might come. His shooting percentage is unsustainably low for a player of his caliber. Lucic also plays in the top six, Neal on the third line.

If you think Neal is in the same realm as Lucic you need to start watching games and stop just looking at the stats column. Either that or your ability to assess a hockey players effectiveness is extremely poor.

I can’t wait until Neal starts scoring and all these ridiculous overreactions stop. Take a deep breath, the Flames are in 1st, there’s no need to be outraged at Neal. Absolutely none. Grow up.

12-05-2018, 11:43 PM	#856
N-E-B Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary Exp:	I’m sorry but that’s a ridiculous comparison. Lucic makes more, is signed for FOUR MORE YEARS, and doesn’t do anything other than exist out there. Neal is at least is showing signs that production might come. His shooting percentage is unsustainably low for a player of his caliber. Lucic also plays in the top six, Neal on the third line. If you think Neal is in the same realm as Lucic you need to start watching games and stop just looking at the stats column. Either that or your ability to assess a hockey players effectiveness is extremely poor. I can’t wait until Neal starts scoring and all these ridiculous overreactions stop. Take a deep breath, the Flames are in 1st, there’s no need to be outraged at Neal. Absolutely none. Grow up.