TheBusDriver
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too damn long, after year 3 well be regretting it a lot, unless we win a cup while hes here then IDGAF
Player Discussion Milan Lucic V.2.0
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MessierII
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Lucic is a unique player. There's been way more Loui Erikssons in history than Milan Lucic.
Kerricthebig
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Still wait and see in my opinion. Liked the signing, didn't overly hate the term (I don't think he's going to fall off as hard as some here). He's done pretty much what I expected of him this season.
THall4
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I like to compare the Lucic signing to the Marian Hossa signing for the Blackhawks...like one poster mentioned earlier it was a must to help propel this team forward..later on they will regret it (like the Blackhawks will/are) but we can deal with it when that time comes...right now believe it or not Lucic means a lot more to the team then what his points total suggest.
On a side note - he's a lot more knowledgable then I thought of him before. Hes dropping stats right after games that even most of us fans didn't even pick up on.
On a side note - he's a lot more knowledgable then I thought of him before. Hes dropping stats right after games that even most of us fans didn't even pick up on.
Mr Tadakichi
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Not sure why a lot of people thinks its complete overpay. The market determined that he was worth more than what we signed him for and he chose to take a discount to play here (assuming that the reports of Montreal offering more are true).
I liked the signing when it happened and still like it. This guy obviously brought more than his production to the team. I honestly don't think he will "break down" as early as people say he will either. He has missed very little time and he isn't some wrecking ball/loose cannon on the ice.
I liked the signing when it happened and still like it. This guy obviously brought more than his production to the team. I honestly don't think he will "break down" as early as people say he will either. He has missed very little time and he isn't some wrecking ball/loose cannon on the ice.
Wewillrise
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Really liked his play/leadership since late January. Since then I've noticed Lucic starting to play more into a give & go style with Nuge & Ebs. I don't know if he played that way with krejci but he seems to be thriving on it. I don't know if there was conscious effort by the line/coaching staff to play that way but Lucic ability to play that was only adds to his versatility.
His poor hands and foot speed that lead to multiple turnovers in the neutral zone have all but disappeared. His board play and ability to find Nuge or Ebs as they have a step on their man are getting stronger and more precise.
Going forward I would expect the coaching staff ask him to loose some pounds focus on acceleration for next season (ala. Maroon, Kassian). If that is acheived I don't see his contract being a problem down the road and see the similarities other poster have suggested with Hossa (although they are different players).
His poor hands and foot speed that lead to multiple turnovers in the neutral zone have all but disappeared. His board play and ability to find Nuge or Ebs as they have a step on their man are getting stronger and more precise.
Going forward I would expect the coaching staff ask him to loose some pounds focus on acceleration for next season (ala. Maroon, Kassian). If that is acheived I don't see his contract being a problem down the road and see the similarities other poster have suggested with Hossa (although they are different players).
bucks_oil
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It's not my Oilers bias clouding my judgement. I live in Boston and was here for the cup run. Prime Lucic (whom we've not seen here in Edmonton) is a much rarer bird than an Eriksson.
Has Lucic earned his worth for the Oilers?
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/has-lucic-earned-his-worth-for-the-oilers~1082296
Seems like a really weak video, cherry picking one stat. Obviously everyone is better with McDavid.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/has-lucic-earned-his-worth-for-the-oilers~1082296
Seems like a really weak video, cherry picking one stat. Obviously everyone is better with McDavid.
My only gripe with the video is that it comes at a time when he's heating up 5v5, and this was barely acknowledged.
CornKicker
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the impact that lucic will have long term on the younger players right now out weighs the weight he might be on the end of his deal. sometimes you have to pay for intangibles that a unique player like him bring to the team. you can argue about if there was better options but at the end of the day lucic is an oiler and has be satisfactory up to this point. im excited that he is waking up right around the time the playoffs are coming.
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When Lucic begins to decline, he will have three things in his favour.
1) He is a very big body like Jagr. You can't lose that with age.
2) He has never been fast. This problem will compound, but it means that his current style of play won't be severely affected by slowing down.
3) He is smart. He should be able to compensate for his speed with positioning and anticipation.
He'll be "done" when he's 38, not 34.
For the Oilers, there are two big boons having him off the ice:
1) Leadership. He has a great attitude.
2) Mentorship. If you're a smart player, you can mentor. If you live a healthy lifestyle, you can mentor.
1) He is a very big body like Jagr. You can't lose that with age.
2) He has never been fast. This problem will compound, but it means that his current style of play won't be severely affected by slowing down.
3) He is smart. He should be able to compensate for his speed with positioning and anticipation.
He'll be "done" when he's 38, not 34.
For the Oilers, there are two big boons having him off the ice:
1) Leadership. He has a great attitude.
2) Mentorship. If you're a smart player, you can mentor. If you live a healthy lifestyle, you can mentor.
+1
Loving his game recently.
Sit Hendricks and play Slepy and JJ and we are a pain to play against.
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MessierII
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Scored the tying goal in the ducks game too. Bringing that cup caliber game in time for the real season.
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