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Old 07-25-2018, 09:54 AM   #41
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Tkachuk is not signing a new contract this summer. His agent is banking on him having a really big year that will push his value into a long-term deal that likely starts with the number "seven." I have no doubt that the Flames would love to sign him today, but Tkachuk is smart enough to wait and maximize his own value.
If Gaudreau’s contract didn’t break the Gio cap then I don’t think Tkachuk’s will either. The numbers won’t start with a 7 until after the Gio contract expires, and the team will probably give up term in order to make that happen (if he takes a step forward this year).
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