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But a deal between Flames and Oilers is unlikely, says Sportsnet’s Friedman

This in from Elliotte Friedman of Sportnset on Oilers Now, talking of the possibility of a James Neal trade from the Calgary Flames to the Edmonton Oilers: “I think Calgary is trying to see what the market is for James Neal. They really have only two options with him. You bring him back and you hope that whatever bothered him last year doesn’t bother him and he’s better and it creates a market for him. Or you make a move now where you have to accept another contract in return. But he’s definitely available. I have heard that Edmonton at least kicked tires on it. It makes sense. A big contract has to go back (to Calgary).”

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Oilers broadcaster Bob Staffer asked if Milan Lucic would go to Calgary.

“I didn’t say it. Lucic is such a flash point I don’t even almost don’t even want to go there. Because I know what that’s going to turn into. But if it was that — and to be honest I don’t think it’s going to happen with Edmonton I just think the Oilers at least talked about the possibility because he’s a scorer and you guys need scorers. I don’t see the fit (of a Neal to Edmonton deal). I don’t see that kind of move happening. But I think you guys, at least, considered the idea. I don’t see Calgary doing that, but I think you guys at least considered the idea.”