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Originally Posted by flamesfever
I would guess his salary range should be $6.5 - 7. 0 x 6 to 8 years. His skating is not elite, and with his rough style I think he is vulnerable to injury.
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This is a player that is trending up in all facets of the game. Tkachuk could be the teams captain in a few seasons and quite frankly has the ability to lead the team in scoring if he get's true first line minutes.
Personally, I can't see any scenario where his AAV is below $8M if the deal is in the 4-8 year term range. He draws penalties, creates on his own, has a knack for finishing and stirs the pot with the best of them. To say he's not worth more than a few hundred thousand in AAV compared to Monahan or even Guadreau is a pretty big reach considering the economics of the league since they signed their deals.