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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
True, but since we're talking about counting stats, the absolute totals are more relevant. Now, 17-18 Lucic did have much better ppg and pp60 totals than Neal in 18-19, but the fact remains that Lucic is trending down while Neal hasn't yet proven whether this is a trend or a blip.
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I don't think the absolute totals are more relevant. I was making an assumption about the kind of minutes Lucic was getting, so an average per game would be more relevant... either way, I was guessing and being a bit lazy admittedly.
I don't know that I would call Lucic's production a trend, necessarily. He had 20pts last season and 34 pts the season before. If he got back to the 35 pt range while still being a physical force/deterrent on the ice then I think the trade is a win for the Flames. If Neal pots 20 and gets 45 pts, while doing nothing else, I don't know if that is much better... I guess my point is, if both players returned to the players they were in 2017-2018 I think you could consider this trade a win for both teams - and I think both of these outcomes are equally as likely.