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Originally Posted by Bingo
That's pretty much me.
So having let this digest for 20 hours I'm at this point.
- I never wanted Lucic on the Flames, yuck
- I have to keep reminding myself that Neal has left as well, which removes some of the yuck
- Lucic has the worse contract so you knew Edmonton had to kick something in
- What Edmonton kicked in doesn't balance this for me so I don't get it
- I wonder still if the Flames insisted Lucic waive his NMC, but havne't heard so and I'm nervous
- They do have time to sort that out though including a buy out in two years
- Lucic is a better fit of two players that don't fit because of physical play and not needing to play top six minutes to contribute
- Guys like Gaudreau calling Lucic tells me the Flames top to bottom really wanted Neal gone
- Which certainly pushes me to think it's more than the coach that had a problem with the guy
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I am in a similar place.
Neal had to go.
Strike one: Prima donna that would not accept his role on the team.
Strike two: Did not perform his role as a scorer to earn his contract
Strike three: Seems to have a negative effect on the room (like any of us actually know)
Strike four: Will not accept a third line role and earn more ice.
Strike five: Will not contribute where he can despite not scoring ie. sandpaper, leader etc.
Strike six: Made it to finals numerous times and did not close it out. Good playoff experience but not a winner at the end of the day.
Strike seven: Could not even get his #### together for a playoff series, WTH?
Strike eight: Could not get along with the new coach. Who took the team to #2 overall despite the boat anchor of Neal.
Lucic Pluses:
One: Stanley Cup Champion, enough said.
Two: learned leadership from Chara, enough said.
Three: Wants to be in Calgary, even if it is only a means to get out of Mulletville.
Four: (Hoping) He understands he is a 3/4 line player and will willingly accept that role.
Five: BIG mf whose reputation precedes him. Does not fight much cause he does not have to. (Hoping)
Six: Adds a couple of inches to everyone on the team.
Seven: Gio calls him, as expected. However, Johnny called him and most importantly Iggy called him. Speaks massively of his in-room reputation.
Eight: Frees up some cap space, whatever the actual details are.
Nine: He is friends with Big Ern. They rode the GD teacups together. What more do you need to know?
Ten: Gets Neal the f@#k out of town.
Eleven: Gets Neal the F@#k out of town.
I almost threw up in my mouth when I heard it but am now quite liking the deal because of ten and eleven, if nothing else.
I am much more willing to give him a chance as opposed to pouty baby the "Real Deal" (no returns or refunds if performance does not match dumb nickname).