Let's not forget as well that Tkachuk is only 21, he will be getting paid for what he potentially can be going forward as much as what he has accomplished so far.
In his age group (U22) only McDavid, Marner and Aho put up more points than Tkachuk, and Tkachuk played in a more limited role offensively than those 3.
While yes he has only put up big point totals once, at 21 years old there is every indication that he can continue to do that as well as improve as goes into his prime offensive years.
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