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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
Lots of people in that discussion thread were insistent that Tkachuk gave as little crap about his line mate for 3 years, Frolik, as they did. That Tkachuk would pursue top dollar, and tough crap to Treliving for ‘mismanaging the cap’. Some very wrong opinions in there, for sure.
He wants to win with this team, sees unfinished business, and is a good team guy. Glad to see him back
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"Some very wrong opinions". LOL Barry.
I have no doubt Tkachuk is a team guy and likes his teammates but I see little evidence of a discount here. He is getting market rate for a three year deal no doubt IMO. If he had been willing to take a discount then Flames would be able to add a player at the deadline without shipping someone out.
The idea that the team and Tkachuk would have been able to agree to a long term deal were it not for Tkachuk's desire to avoid the Flames having to move out another player? Well that seems very unlikely given what has happened in the market.
Tkachuk is a smart and well spoken guy. I imagine his teammates like him and he is good at representing the club. Those were great talking points and good for him and his team highlighting those in a press conference. But to say Tkachuk didn't pursue "top dollar" doesn't seem accurate IMO.