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Old 10-12-2019, 04:03 PM   #3157
Oil Stain
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Originally Posted by Enoch Root View Post
EE, I am curious what you think the Oilers are going to get out of Neal for the next 4 years.

Because for me, he is every bit the albatross contract that Lucic is. Just a diifferent flavour. And as has been mentioned, there is all kinds of room on the empty Oiler roster for Neal to get opportunities. However, that does not make him a better player, nor does it move the needle on the Oilers being a better team.

If the Oil ever acquire a couple of decent wingers, that pushes Neal back down the lineup to where he should be, and then Oiler fans will quickly come to understand what Flames fans already knoiw.
The Oilers can buy Neal out after a couple of years. 2 million over 4 years isn't great but its better than nothing.

What are the Flames going to do with Lucic if he continues to look like a below replacement level player?
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