Yeah next year is a big year for Tkachuk and his Flames future. Sure, brings a lot of character and intangibles and attention on himself (for better or worse) it didn't have a great 2nd half of the season last year, nor playoffs. This year's, just a few points in his 6 games.
He needs to develop chemistry with some linemates to get better 5 on 5 scoring. Who knows how that goes this summer as players shift.
If he steps up his game next year and takes it to the next level offensively for sure. If he doesn't, and or starts to get grumpy if the Flames don't progress next year, past the first round the clock will be ticking in his head on his future here too.
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