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Originally Posted by HighLifeMan
Aho is currently the better player and has proven more in terms of the impact he has individually on his team and the ability to be the teams top player in all aspects.
In terms of team finishes Aho has placed 2nd, 1st, and 1st respectively in each of his first three seasons. Tkachuk on the other hand has finished 5th, 3rd, and 4th to start his career.
Aho has received recognition for his two way play (12th in Selke voting this year, 4th among forwards in takeaways), and was top ten in hart voting as well. None of which can be said for Tkachuk. Aho has also shown the ability to raise his game and lead his team deep into the playoffs. Tkachuk hasn't.
Over a 7 or 8 year term I can see the case for Tkachuk to be demanding 8.5M per year, but if he want's 5 years like Aho his caphit should drop significantly as he has proven less to date.
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Yup I agree. That is why I am surprised Sens haven't thrown an offer sheet yet. They could throw a 9-9.5M 5 year offer sheet. Flames would match I think he also has to accept but that screws everything up.