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Originally Posted by Harry Lime
I know how everyone likes shiny new things, but I'm fairly certain that Tkachuk doesn't play this year. They see his skating as a fixable minor issue, and that screams development time.
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How could you be certain? It's something none of us can be certain about.
Tkachuk has NHL smarts, vision, shooting and plays a pro style. He's more filled out than Monahan and Bennett were after being drafted. He could improve his skating enough this summer. He would fill a huge hole as we're desperate for a skilled player who plays gritty. He'd help the powerplay immediately with his in tight skills and net front presence.
I think I'd be more surprised if he didn't make the team. He might be one of the most NHL ready players we've ever drafted.