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Originally Posted by Bend it like Bourgeois
Despite time and some good perspectives I still think the Lucic deal is no good.
The flames went into the summer with a hole at top 6 wing again, a cap problem, and a boat anchor of a contract related to both. Doubling down on the bad contract means the flames are still going to have a hole at top 6 wing, and will still have to lose other assets for cap relief.
Obviously the flames didn’t see Neal as a fit at all, a year after his contract. That’s a little scary but stuff happens. I think this means they see Lucic as a sometimes top 6. That’s terrifying.
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I don't think this at all. The problem with Neal is he has to be in the top 6 to be useful. The benefit of Lucic is that he doesn't - he is useful in the bottom 6. I think that's a key part of the trade, with respect to how it fits the roster.