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Originally Posted by howard_the_duck
I've been out on MT for awhile.
His antics have surpassed his game, and the 'intangibles' have inflated his value to this fanbase and management team.
Matt Cooke could 'drag teammates into the fight', too.
It would be one thing if his game over compensated for the antics, but when the on-ice performance falls the antics can be...kind of cringeworthy as a fan? I personally have a hard time cheering for him even when he's at his best.
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One problem with Tkachuk can be when he drags the opponent in to the fight.
Not everybody comes unglued like the guy in Edmonton. He can give other teams bulletin board material