In a world where Desauliers signed a 4 year deal worth 1.75 million a season, Lucic DEFINITELY has positive value at 50% of his cap hit right now.
Only one team can get involved, however, as Edmonton is already retaining on the deal. I think Lucic at 2.625 has real value here.
You get the (arguable) NHL's tougest heavyweight deterrent, plus you get a guy who is a great 4th liner, and you get a tonne of leadership.
Again, Desauliers (who I like, but not that much) signed a 4 year term. Lucic is still the better player, the tougher player, and the better leader.
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