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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
Without waiving it he will need to be protected.
He will waive, I guarantee it.
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Yeah, he will for sure. The purpose of the clause is to not be moved against your will, and he isn't stupid. He knows that Seattle will select someone younger and cheaper.
Worst case for him, it's a win-win for him. He either stays in Calgary and gets the respect of the fans, team, and ownership for doing it. Or he gets selected and gets to go to an exciting new market where he will have a chance to play an important role and maybe become a fan favourite.
The thing I wonder about though, is if he agrees to waive it, can the Flames make a trade with Seattle to entice them to take him during the expansion draft? That would be some next level backstabbing, but also kind of funny. Trade the Edmonton 3rd rounder to Seattle to get them to take Lucic. I know, it would take more than that probably, but I can dream. Not that I hate Lucic the player, but losing that contract would help.
Of course, Lucic might even agree to it, who knows.