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Originally Posted by Saqe
Maybe so. But still it's hard to see how he wouldn't score those goals switching to a Flames jersey. Standing infront of the net and shooting / tipping pucks. Does nothing else of value of course.
The real culprit here is Treliving. Signing a UFA to a major deal only having to trade him for one of the worst contracts in the league a year later is inexcusable. Or should be. But it seems that the whole debacle has centered around Lucic vs. Neal instead.
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Pretty much what you said, "he is not doing much else!"
No question the Flames missed on Neal; It is a significant setback and Treliving, or scouting has to take some responsibility.
If the Flames are committed to building a team that can win the division, ultimately go all the way. We need players who are committed and can play both ends of the ice. We can safely say now that Neal does not fit the bill. I think the Flames are still short a top six that can push guys down into some proper spots. Progressively learning as management and as a team is always part of the equation, but not the end of the world!
Treliving, and scouts have to take a harder look to maximize that top 6 spot.