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Originally Posted by Bingo
$750K was needed to keep the team together in the end, so yeah it mattered.
I just don't see why you think Neal is a big gift to Edmonton. This is two seriously flawed players that are past their prime with big tickets and a high likelihood that things are going to get worse, not better.
But that's both of them.
Can we agree that all Neal can do is score? Because he won't for the rest of his contract and I think this season you will see his numbers normalize or potentially even fall off a cliff. He's slow, terrible defensively, and could be a problem in the dressing room.
Lucic is faster at top speed, slower off the blocks, better defensively, and at least higher in worth ethic and physical play. He's not someone you want on your roster, but if Neal isn't scoring in Edmonton, I think he's a better player on a team looking to do something.
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I think Neal has done all he needs to fit in culture wise, once his play falls off that cliff
Oilers : “Remember our cups?”
Neal: “Remember the 7 goals I scored in the first 4 games”