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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
I still think Tre should stand firm and it makes sense for Tkachuk as well
2 yr deal at 6.3.
Team which is a contender stays intact and doesn’t subtract a key asset, Tkachuk gets to play now, and he can try to cash in when the TV deal results in a step change in the cap
Maybe he is waiting for a few extra dollars to come available from the Valimaki contract?
But if he wants bigger dollars shorter term he can wait for them.
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There's no reason for him to give up a 4,5,6,7 year deal and the financial security that comes with it to roll the dice on cashing in down the road. He's likely not going to improve his production drastically over the next few years so there isn't much to gain beyond salary inflation. I know I wouldn't give up a shot at an 8 year 8.5AAV or 5 year mega deal for 2 years at 6.3. It just makes no sense.
The only way I see this happening is if he caves or panics with the season approaching.....given he has family and friends that have been through this exact same scenario, I don't see that happening and he likely already would have (I would love to be wrong though).