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Originally Posted by The Cobra
Yeah he is, IMO. And he likely has more trade value than Gio.
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I agree, but that is irrelevant. insofar as the question of Tkachuk's present on-ice importance is for team success, an how consequential his absence might be.
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I would assume the debatable argument is over Tkachuk, Monny and Lindholm. But everyone will have a different opinion on this. I would agree its close either way.
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Exactly. I consider Monahan unambiguously as one of the Flames's top three players, but also probably have the gap between him and Tkachuk a little wider than you does. He is a top-line centre with five years of experience at the position, and has outscored Tkachuk every season. Monahan's performance affects the Flames overall fortunes much more than Tkachuk's do. That could change, but that's the situation right now. I think the debate is closer between Lindholm and Tkachuk.