Trevor Neufeld: Grudges, Redemption and Vindication — Battle of Alberta Personal Storylines

That sure is a positive spin on Russell. I always felt he got a lot more heat than he deserved, but hasn't the majority of his time with the Flames and Oilers been spent with the fans roasting him?

That sure is a positive spin on Russell. I always felt he got a lot more heat than he deserved, but hasn't the majority of his time with the Flames and Oilers been spent with the fans roasting him?
- Squeaky

His underlying numbers were never great, but that usually happens when you’re solely focused on defending. He’s pretty used up at this point too.

Happy Derek Ryan has found a home. Not happy it is in Edmonton.

Gulitzen can suck rocks.

Lucic a cornerstone

Great write up Trevor.
I hope this series lives up to everyone’s expectations. First time both teams have been relevant at the same time in 31 years is hard to believe.
Flames staying out of the box will be key for them. Get some body on the Oilers, try to take advantage of Keith and Bouchard when they’re on the ice. Get in Smitty’s face he can be easily distracted.
Like all the former connections on the Oilers, Kulak was great addition for them.

Gretzky picks the Flames to win over the Oilers. Hmmmmmm?

Let’s get started!

Lucic a cornerstone
- Reveen

Foundational!

His underlying numbers were never great, but that usually happens when you’re solely focused on defending. He’s pretty used up at this point too.
- Trevor_Neufeld_

Can't remember who said this when comparing shot blocking with killing rats....
Killing rats solves a problem, but you have to ask yourself, why so many rats need to be killed.

Can't remember who said this when comparing shot blocking with killing rats....
Killing rats solves a problem, but you have to ask yourself, why so many rats need to be killed.
- Traveldude

Best thing about Russell is he got us the draft pick to choose Dube.

Just remember that EDM is paying Lucic $750,000/year to play against them.

Just remember that EDM is paying Lucic $750,000/year to play against them.
- Nodwell17

And almost 2 mil to Real Deal Neal+ salary of his replacement.
Holland

And almost 2 mil to Real Deal Neal+ salary of his replacement.
Holland
- K-man25

I don't mind the buyout cost, it was expected when the trade was made (Neal could be bought out, Lucic's contract was buyout proof). The 3/4 mil retention is what chaffs me. Never should have tossed that in.

And great write-up Trevor.

I don't mind the buyout cost, it was expected when the trade was made (Neal could be bought out, Lucic's contract was buyout proof). The 3/4 mil retention is what chaffs me. Never should have tossed that in.

And great write-up Trevor.
- Beergu

Thanks!

Thanks!
- Trevor_Neufeld_

So at some point are you and Sean going to get in a cage match......or at least face off at beer pong, or something?

So at some point are you and Sean going to get in a cage match......or at least face off at beer pong, or something?
- Beergu

My money is on Trevor. Sean got owned by that wussy Kraken blogger.