Calgary management knew that this would be a hard sell to the Calgary fans based on a number of factors, including (and maybe most importantly) the fact he played for Edmonton and has been repeatedly slammed by Calgary fans and media for a few years.
Reports of Gio and Johnny reaching out is likely as much about controlling the media and putting the suggestion out there that the players wanted Lucic on the team. Players reach out to new team mates all the time.
|