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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Laine might use Eichel as a comparison, but Tkachuk isn't.
Eichel had the pedigree of going 2nd in the draft (ONLY because McDavid), and put up 177 points in 209 games in his 1st 3 years (.847 PPG)
So far, Tkachuk has 122 in 165 (.739 PPG) and was drafted 6th. He had 97 points in 144 games in his 1st 2 years (.674). He would have to go north of 80 points this year to even think of using Eichel as a comp.
And yes, where they were drafted matters, when we're talking 2nd overall.
To me, Pasternak is the best comp for Tkachuk.
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Numbers look comparable. Taking into account the inflation of the cap, that would be equivalent to 6 years X 7M AAV next year. If the Flames want max term, it will likely take an 8M AAV, if that is the most relevant comparable. Or, if Treliving can pull another great contract out of his hat, maybe 7.5M, which is what I'm hoping for.