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MJK · 07-19-2019, 08:39 PM

I am actually shocked people are still so upset about this. I found out from my best friend who is an Oilers fanatic and he hated it, and at that point it was 1 for 1. I responded saying I’d rather Neal but after learning about the retained salary and the pick I hated it less. Then I remembered the awkward exchange Neal and Peters had at practice during the playoffs. Then I checked Lucic stats on HockeyDB to remind me that he was a beast. Then I read how he chatted with some old/current Flames, specifically Iggy. Then I remembered outside of Tkachuk and sometimes Bennet this team lacked grit. I started liking the trade more.

Lucic as a Bruin was a beast. I think this team needs a player like him even if he is 1/3 of the guy he use to be. And that’s OK because we gave them a guy that did nothing except underperform and argue with coach. Neal has his chances and just didn’t deliver. The difference here is that Lucic doesn’t need to score to be very effective for the Flames.

I didn’t like it at first but I do now.

07-19-2019, 08:39 PM	#1128
MJK Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: N/A Exp:	I am actually shocked people are still so upset about this. I found out from my best friend who is an Oilers fanatic and he hated it, and at that point it was 1 for 1. I responded saying I’d rather Neal but after learning about the retained salary and the pick I hated it less. Then I remembered the awkward exchange Neal and Peters had at practice during the playoffs. Then I checked Lucic stats on HockeyDB to remind me that he was a beast. Then I read how he chatted with some old/current Flames, specifically Iggy. Then I remembered outside of Tkachuk and sometimes Bennet this team lacked grit. I started liking the trade more. Lucic as a Bruin was a beast. I think this team needs a player like him even if he is 1/3 of the guy he use to be. And that’s OK because we gave them a guy that did nothing except underperform and argue with coach. Neal has his chances and just didn’t deliver. The difference here is that Lucic doesn’t need to score to be very effective for the Flames. I didn’t like it at first but I do now.