Yea it's not as simple as looking at Panarin and Tkachuck and pointing out the Russian currently puts up more points (while being six years older) and is more skilled so he's the better player.
Tkachuck's all around game, agitating qualities, toughness, defensive abilities (at such a young age) and his own raw skill (watch AC's latest video, he oozes skill with the puck on his stick) make him a very rare package.
Tkachuck's intangibles make him a very rare find. No doubt he's untouchable for us moving forward.
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