Yeah this trade is pretty much turning into a no brainer.
Two terrible signings .... both signed and paid like top six wingers that almost immediately were bottom six wingers.
The difference though is that while both are and always will be overpaid, at least Lucic has the game to adjust to the lower role. Neal does not.
Actual dollar savings, Oilers paying some of the ticket and a 3rd round pick are all gravy.
Lucic is legitimately one of the Flame's best nine forwards, he's in every game that he's healthy. Ideally he would be making $2M and not $5.25M (after Edmonton's share), but there are worse mistakes than that out there.
Now to really make this fun ... go find another gem with that third round pick!
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