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Matty81 · 02-11-2019, 10:01 PM

I love Tkachuk... Want to see him be a lifelong flame ideally. But I agree that his numbers are a bit inflated and he should never be the highest paid guy on the team.

I said the other day... This timing on the contract reminds me a lot of Phaneuf entry level expiring. I think he will be a good 60-75 point a year player for a long time if scoring numbers stay up but I'd be way more comfortable with him around 6.5-7 a year even though that seems unlikely. If he holds out and the offer sheet risk is there I'd be fine with them trading him if a comparable high end young player with more cost control is coming back though I hope that scenario doesn't play out.

Defensive game is not super strong and footspeed is slow. Amazing hands, incredible hockey smarts and character though. Don't get me wrong hoping he stays but just that it is not an overpay.

02-11-2019, 10:01 PM	#9623
Matty81 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2008 Exp:	I love Tkachuk... Want to see him be a lifelong flame ideally. But I agree that his numbers are a bit inflated and he should never be the highest paid guy on the team. I said the other day... This timing on the contract reminds me a lot of Phaneuf entry level expiring. I think he will be a good 60-75 point a year player for a long time if scoring numbers stay up but I'd be way more comfortable with him around 6.5-7 a year even though that seems unlikely. If he holds out and the offer sheet risk is there I'd be fine with them trading him if a comparable high end young player with more cost control is coming back though I hope that scenario doesn't play out. Defensive game is not super strong and footspeed is slow. Amazing hands, incredible hockey smarts and character though. Don't get me wrong hoping he stays but just that it is not an overpay. Last edited by Matty81; 02-11-2019 at 10:04 PM.