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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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Hahaha! No.
Tkachuk is a high end offensive talent, and he plays with one of the best defensive centres in the NHL, but it is a huge exaggeration to describe his own defensive abilities as "elite." Maybe he gets there one day, but as of now he most definitely is not.
Tkachuk spent a grand total of 2:56 on the penalty kill in 80 games. He ranked behind twelve other forwards in SH ice time.