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Originally Posted by Bingo
Reeves is making 2.75M in Vegas, so if you think Lucic is a good "tough guy" 3M isn't really all that out of line.
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Reeves is also older than Lucic, never had the offensive success of Lucic, and interestingly enough, doubled his production last year from the year before after a change of scenery at the age of 31.
I think the change in scenery, the difference in leadership around the team and the lowered expectations placed upon him are all going to result in a rejuvenated Lucic.
I also think his presence is going to give our skilled, smaller guys more freedom from cheap shots and stick work(no, not saying eliminated), and our agitators will have more latitude to do what they do. Judging from interviews of people who have played with him, I believe the guys in the room are going to love Lucic, and this will help solidify an already strong room.
Again, I think this is a huge win for this team and I'm really excited for the season to start.
Also, the oilers have almost $5 million in buyouts and retained salary next year. haha.