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Originally Posted by Mass_nerder
I haven't really followed this thread, or the previous one much, but it's crazy (to me) that almost 40% of us like or love the trade. Not judging of course; I don't expect it, but I could see him coming in and bringing more than what Neal brought last year.
I'm curious though; for those that like (or love) this trade, is it because you like Lucic and expect him to be a difference maker, or because you just hated Neal?
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Likely both and neither.
I, like Vlad, loved the Neal signing and was among the many who just thought 'The Real Deal' would eventually figure it out.
But despite opportunity after opportunity he just didnt. And at some point you have to just decide that hes not a good fit on this roster period and move along.
I dont hate Neal and never have but he was worse than useless and signs of improvement were non-existent, which for an expensive roster player is intolerable.
So he had to be moved, but a useless and expensive player isnt going to garner much return.
I dont love Lucic and never have and I dont think hes going to be a significant difference maker.
But if he does something, anything at all and fits on this team in a suitable role he will be a less-expensive (but still expensive) improvement on this roster than just holding on to James Neal and continuing to hope.