As much as I'd love to win a trade over the Oilers, I think this trade benefits both teams.
Each team needed to get rid of the their respective players, and they fill a need on their new teams.
I'm excited for what Lucic could bring, I think he'll be a strong team guy who can really set a physical tone, and lead by example. Like others have said, wer'e not losing many points by getting rid of Neal. And if/when we're in the playoffs the next few years Lucic is definitely a guy you want on your team.
Neal might do really well in Edmonton, but I think they have a lot more to overcome to be even close to the playoffs the next while. He definitely fits their defensive game to a T.
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