Tkachuk is already in line to suffer a slight sophomore slump as many do. Especially the way he plays, the league will be ready for him now, and the energy level that he played at may be tough to replicate.
I think the worst thing the team could do for his development is take a super rookie season in a third line, two way role on an awesome line that he formed consistency with and take that away AND bump him up to the top line.
It could work for sure, but I could easily seeing it going the other way setting up a tough second season.
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