Rumor: Lucic + Russell for Neal and Frolik

[Jozay]

Makes no sense for CGY. I'd rather have Neal.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Frolik isn't underperforming, though. Also, Calgary's underperforming crap can be bought out AND doesn't need to be protected in the expansion draft. Not the case for Edmonton's underperforming crap.

Sounds like a made up rumor, then.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Was just about to post this. Thank god.

No kidding, the premise was always ridiculously lopsided in Edmonton’s favour.

 

[super6646]

No kidding, the premise was always ridiculously lopsided in Edmonton’s favour.

Yup. It never made sense from a Calgary perspective getting the two worse players (one being a dman who would be fighting to chew popcorn) and saving next to 0 cap.

 

[Mobiandi]

Unless there were unprotected 1sts coming our way, nothing about this rumour ever made any sense for the Flames

 

[Nanuuk]

Well if you read Davis Staples most recent article on TSN, the world is missing out big time on a possession specialist that can skate fast in a straight line while intimidating all and sundry.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Wait I thought this trade was supposed to happen after July 17 when Lioch get’s paid his bonus? What happened??

 

[780il]

Wait I thought this trade was supposed to happen after July 17 when Lioch get’s paid his bonus? What happened??

Nobody wants Lucic is what happened...

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Nobody wants Lucic is what happened...

But he’s so strong and mean and stops opposing players from skating in the direction of McDavid....

Without Lucic, McDavid wouldn’t get half the points he gets due to being injured by unruly opposing goons??

 

[780il]

But he’s so strong and mean and stops opposing players from skating in the direction of McDavid....

His strong and mean contract also stops opposing teams from having even a sliver of interest in him...

 

[Junohockeyfan]

His strong and mean contract also stops opposing teams from having even a sliver of interest in him...

Oilers are a better team with Lucic than without McDavid..

 

[Kamus]

Rumors swirling this might be real from edmonton radio personalities.... Now kypreos

 

[ManofSteel55]

Sounds like it's done. Wow.

 

[bobholly39]

That’s pretty bad for Calgary so I’d naturally be all for it as an Oiler fan.

Good news...