I know Treliving and Tkachuk’s camp will get it done. Hopefully Treliving can work his magic and somehow get a cap-friendly long-term deal done.
I could see Tkachuk being pretty savvy/tough in contract negotiations though. At least more than your average young player. I know that agents handle most of the negotiating with management but I think Tkachuk would not be the type of person to feel pressured to sign if contract talks go long or aren’t complete by the time training camp starts next year. He carries himself like a seasoned veteran at such a young age because the NHL has been a part of his life for so long. That will probably also apply to his negotiations. His dad has been through lots of contracts so Matthew will probably not be as phased by any tough contract negotiation tactics. Plus growing up in a rich, professional sports family could mean he has a different perspective on what a fair contract is for himself. Knowing his dad made “X” amount per year as a pro player could make him expect “X+” amount per year. Of course this is just speculation.
I know it will get done either way but if there was any young player on the team that could somehow counteract the Treliving wizardry... I think it’s Tkachuk.
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