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Old 07-29-2019, 10:42 AM   #227
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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden View Post
I think the bottom line is players need to be put in a position where they can succeed. With Lucic that never happened, based on play time and expectations. In Calgary, fans are already expecting the worst, and their bottom six has enough skill to complement his play. I don't know if he is as useless as many are suggesting.
Precisely. And I've mentioned that many times.

As Edmonton's 4th best forward and his contract his usage and expectations were wildly out of line with his abilities and contributions.

We look past the cash and see what he can do on this roster and who knows?
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