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agulati · 08-20-2020, 03:21 PM

I initially thought that they should give Neal another year, to see if he finds his mojo, but I'm glad we made the move for Lucic.

His mentorship, physicality as well as his play definitely are a treat compared to the effort Neal brought all of last year (culminating in an elimination game scratch).

The concern ends up being about the NMC and having to be protected for expansion, but at least in the STH calls Treliving has not shown too much concern about the NMC being an issue, so maybe they already have an agreement/talks in place on him either waiving it (or potentially retiring?)

08-20-2020, 03:21 PM	#130
agulati Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Exp:	I initially thought that they should give Neal another year, to see if he finds his mojo, but I'm glad we made the move for Lucic. His mentorship, physicality as well as his play definitely are a treat compared to the effort Neal brought all of last year (culminating in an elimination game scratch). The concern ends up being about the NMC and having to be protected for expansion, but at least in the STH calls Treliving has not shown too much concern about the NMC being an issue, so maybe they already have an agreement/talks in place on him either waiving it (or potentially retiring?)