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It was one of the more infamous trades in the NHl. James Neal for Milan Lucic. Struggling player for struggling player.
Both needed a change of scenery, and the argument can easily be made that both teams have prospered from the deal.
One year after the deal, FlamesNation writer Mike W took a look back at the trade in an August 12th piece. It was the 12th most-read article on FN this year.
The deal was one for one, but Edmonton ate some of Lucic’s salary and ended up owing the Flames a third round-pick which will be used next year in the draft.