Four years.
Flames cannot trade Lucic without his permission.
They must use a protection spot for him in expansion unless he waives.
They cannot even send him to the AHL unless he permits.
FOR ALL FOUR YEARS.
Will be interesting to see where they play in the lineup. Prediction -- Lucic will suit up with Johnny and Monny for one period, then to the 2nd line for the next, then never see higher than the 3rd. Neal likely sticks in the middle-six.
But how did that happen? Benning refused to rebuild, and was going backwards for three years. The rebuild only started in 2017. It's just not possible unless Benning is an absolute genius and magician, rebuilding a team in just two years...