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Originally Posted by Classic_Sniper
Even with "bad" linemates, Lucic still managed to finish 6th among Oiler forwards in scoring which really speaks to their lack of depth more so than anything else. But with 3rd/4th line minutes, I think Lucic managed to muster up a respectable position in the Oilers line up.
I'm probably in the minority here, but I think Lucic will do great this coming season. He's the type of player who can't necessarily drive play himself, but with the 2nd highest scoring team in the league, I could see his production improving. I've watched a few Oiler games this summer, specifically just for Lucic's shifts and I have to say, he is not a bad player. Definitely overpaid, but still very effective.
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On any normal roster, it's going to be tough to produce points on the 4th line. On the Edmonton Oilers, you are playing with guys who do not belong in the league, below three other guys who do not belong in the league.
Besot by AHL calibre players, Lucic was only -9. The Tenderness was -13. Brodziak was -14. Guys, I think Kyle Brodziak might be done.
Lucic is going to play with Mark Jankowski or Derek Ryan as his centre, and one of Bennett/Mangiapane as the other winger - a speedy guy who creates havoc. Then you add Lucic cruising in like a bowling ball, and you've got the makings of a reasonably effective line.
Milan Lucic didn't work with Connor McDavid. The Voyager spacecraft saw that coming, and it doesn't know anything about hockey.
Put him with competent players that can cycle the puck and he's might surprise a lot of people.