Lucic (bad deal?)
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Contracts signed on July 1st are, most of the time horrible, in hindsight, whether its too much money or too much terms.
I think Lucic will be ok with Edmonton in the first few years. His last years with Boston, I think management got tired of his antics and he never really fit it L.A. He's got an important role with Edmonton and he really seems to be happy for now.
However, I do expect for him to regress sooner than later and at that time, and the Oilers will need some cap space to resign all their young stars and Lucic's contract will be a burden.
I think Lucic will be ok with Edmonton in the first few years. His last years with Boston, I think management got tired of his antics and he never really fit it L.A. He's got an important role with Edmonton and he really seems to be happy for now.
However, I do expect for him to regress sooner than later and at that time, and the Oilers will need some cap space to resign all their young stars and Lucic's contract will be a burden.
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Seemed like the perfect fit for LA and their style. Or maybe they already had too much of his player type?
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I know it really isn't what your point is. But it was one bad game where there was like 4 players who looked good. Plus if he doesn't click with McDavid we've got 2 other centers down the depth chart that can benefit from him even if he's not the fastest skater
Lucic will be fine for 3-4 years I think, I don't think he'll work with McDavid because McDavid is so much faster.
But one thing I saw he struggled with on the Kings was just getting the puck out of the Dzone. Always some weak chip off the boards that the Dmen would keep in.
But one thing I saw he struggled with on the Kings was just getting the puck out of the Dzone. Always some weak chip off the boards that the Dmen would keep in.
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Yea, awful deal IMO. He's gonna be a liability in 3-4 years, when the Oilers start to become competitive.
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he looked real slow last night playing with McDavid. Although it is management's apparent plan, I don't see those 2 meshing on a line
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One preseason game. He looked good on the cycle, that line created chance after chance. Come on HF, at least wait until 1 regular season game before these threads?
I'd chirp back, but that's frowned up from us.
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One preseason game. He looked good on the cycle, that line created chance after chance. Come on HF, at least wait until 1 regular season game before these threads?
I'd chirp back, but that's frowned up from us.
hahaha.. sorry!!!..I figured since a lot of fans from all teams are pencilling in unknown players to be on the opening night roster after 1 good preseason game, id criticize some players after 1 game lol.... im sure as preseason goes on Lucic will start picking up some speed and they will start building chemistry!!
Im a huge fan of lucic and would LOVE to see those 2 build chemistry(I guess that's why im criticizing.. cause I was secretly hoping for them to gel instantly)
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McDavid was his usual beast self, he generated chance after chance.
I don't think Lucic was ready for some passes, he probably underestimated how well McDavid processes the game. Lucic was strong on the cycle, that line dominated early.
Can we give Looch a few games first? Or no? The bashing can continue if no.
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deal haha
as I said im a huge fan and although many people bashed Oilers signing him to that contract, I was actually very happy for the Oilers and their fans.
Preseason plays tricks on peoples minds on this site!!!
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I just don't see a point for a thread?
Lucic looked good on the cycle and forecheck. A couple passes off the mark, that's a chemistry thing that will develop with time. It seems like McDavid wants to play with Lucic. McDavid was full of confidence, he dazzled all night making the VAN crowd "Oooooh and Awwww".
Once he understands how McDavid plays, he'll be the perfect power forward. Besides, McDavid-Pulju is the true pairing down the road with Looch taking care of them. I'm happy with Looch laying hits and controlling the cycle for those two moving forward
.That line was strong, Eberle hit the post, McDavid could have easily had 3 assists.
Ehhhh, I'll be behaved and won't sling back at OP or his team. Continue the bashing.
Van fan here...one game......hes not going to go crazy running hitting people in game 1 preseason...give him time to see how he fits
Also Mcdavid is like alot of world cup players....20 gms into the season from high intensity WC...most of his oilers will be a few steps behind
Also Mcdavid is like alot of world cup players....20 gms into the season from high intensity WC...most of his oilers will be a few steps behind
First of all, it has everything to do with this preseason game because you're posting this the morning after the game and second of all, he was around a PPG the last 30 games of last season so I don't know where you and some others get this idea that he was declining last season. He was poor in the playoffs but so was most of that team.
If last night was any indication, Lucic is going to be a bust in Edmonton but it's impossible to evaluate vets who have roster spots locked up in preseason. They rarely ever go near full speed in preseason.
In any event, I'm resigned to the strong possibility that the last 2-3 years of the contract will be brutal but I don't really care about 4 years from now. Winning time is now and he'll help them a lot in the short term.
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65 points in 100 playoff games and a Cup. He's a good fit for a young Oiler roster that lacks playoff experience. You can complain about the number of years on his contract but its a price you pay to sign a notable free agent these days.
I never liked the idea of him with McDavid. I'd much rather see him with RNH and Pouliot or Maroon with McDavid but Mclellan want to force this combination so what can you do.
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yup... perfect fit for the team
I fully expect his contract to be a pain in the butt in about year 4 or 5, but in that time, the goal is to win a cup and it will all be worth it if they do
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im sure that was a major selling point during negotiations when trying to get Lucic. Would be tough to say NO when a team is offering that amount of money/term and a promise to play with the next best player in the world
Yes and no. McDavid-Eberle has worked very well, and Eberle actually is more of a cycle player than a rush player. McDavid does both. Obviously Lucic is a pure cycle player. It will take time for McDavid to not defer to Lucic as the "vet leader" of that line on breakouts and just carry it up himself. Once in the zone and a few games together, will see the benefits.
That said I am not exactly expecting 35 goals out of Lucic. I see 25-25, with lots of room created for the other two.
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