In the long run, this will be seen as a minor deal. The only reason it seems like such a big deal is that 1). It is the middle of the summer and no other news is happening 2). Both players have outrageous contracts 3). It's a deal with the Flames biggest rival ( not competitively).
Lucic, unlike he was on the Oilers wont cripple the Flames cap situation because the Flames cap situation is well structured. The Flames have a competitive team now and don't really need to add. Things are a little tight this season, but next season the Flames will have some 20M come off the books, and wont have any massive UFA signings.
To me is a nothing deal, and of little actual consequence. BT knows what he is doing.
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