Have mention this trade for 6 month now! Nucks fans have want to get rid of Loui for a couple of years now! Lucic is really a good fit for the nucks(when they also get rid of loui), they need one with some respect out there to protect their young talent. The Nucks team doesnt going anywhere for a long time so the extra year arent hurting them.
Oilers expected top six duty from Lucic but he arent that player anymore but he will be a useful bottom six for the Nucks + the leadership and protection he give for a young team with no toughness.
It will be a player vs player trade, Oiler with Chia gone will not throw any assets to trade Lucic for a similar contract, perhaps they take a chance on Loui, that he can hold him self in a top 6 position and a change of scenery!
Its more a win trade for the Nucks to get Lucic because you get other aspect then points out of him, for Oilers its a bit of a gambling with Loui, it doesnt hurt us losing Lucic either because we have toughness enough in the team. Kass, Nurse etc.
Could be a win win trade, anyway no one losing anything either!