One thing is certain,
In the Flames biggest game of the year last year, James Neal wasn't good enough to be in our top 12 forwards, so he sat out and watched.
Flames cruised in the regular season. We didn't need grit. In playoffs we did.
Lucic at least is a different look. I dunno, I think that's the best way to look at this. We have plenty of skilled, soft forwards. Neal was very expendable. Lucic, while slow provides something we severely lack.
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