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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Because he flat out deserves it.
Tkachuk is an elite defensive and high end offensive player. He's Brad Marchand or Patrice Bergeron on the wing levels of good, and he's still only 21.
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Wow. Has Tkachuk’s defensive game really rounded out in the summer?
All situations - PKing now?
Marchand had 100 points to Tkachuk’s 77.
Tkachuk had 1 assist and was -5 in his last 4 playoff games. Marchand had 23 points in 24 playoff games.
Bergeron outscored Tkachuk but only played 65 games. He also was playing at a 100 point pace, and is arguably the best defensive centre in the game. That’s what his trophy case says.
Tkachuk will be a beauty but Marchand was the far better player last year. Also Bergeron. By far.