I actually think Tkachuk could hold more value then Monahan. If you're a team trading for Monahan you'd probably have some real questions about how much of his $6 million deal is part of Gaudreau's value and what kind of production you could expect from Monahan without Gaudreau.
Whereas with Tkachuk you have a clearer picture of what you're getting in a guy who stirs the drink in all facets of the game and a guy with lots of upside left that won't be capitalized in his next contract. Think trading for Philly Brayden Schenn but getting St. Louis Brayden Schenn. I
To me, that's a more attractive option that teams could overpay for. Conversely for Monahan, he's a 30 goal man being paid as one but is he a 30 goal man on a different team? Probably, but there's risk he's not as productive compared to the value you traded for him.
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