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Originally Posted by Bingo
The funny thing about the Lucic discussion from last game is expectations.
I don't know the splits, but there was a pretty good contingent of people that were good with Lucic not producing as long as he was physical and didn't hurt them too much defensively.
Did Neal's early season shooting percentage alter that view?
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I was beating that drum after the trade.
Still believe its a good trade for Calgary if Lucic throws 200+ hits, can be good on the forecheck, and can score 5 goals or whatever. Him punching Zadorov already brought more to the team than Neal accomplished all season last year.
To me, I'm judging him compared to Neal as a Flame, not Neal as an Oiler. It's a pathetically low bar based on Neal's embarrassing season last year.