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Harry Lime · 03-24-2021, 09:23 PM

I think that NHL GMs put more stock in known quantities. Just a difference in philosophy.

Tkachuk is 23 and Monahan 26, so although they are getting paid, they are not past their prime. Eichel isn't exactly on his ELC either.

Byram and Newhook could be the second coming of Sakic and Foote, but they could just as easily be the Flames equivalent of Parsons and Bennett. You never really know until they get to the show, and that's the benefit of offering a Tkachuk and Monahan in a situation like this. Less guesswork and gambling for Buffalo.

03-24-2021, 09:23 PM	#215
Harry Lime Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2014 Exp:	I think that NHL GMs put more stock in known quantities. Just a difference in philosophy. Tkachuk is 23 and Monahan 26, so although they are getting paid, they are not past their prime. Eichel isn't exactly on his ELC either. Byram and Newhook could be the second coming of Sakic and Foote, but they could just as easily be the Flames equivalent of Parsons and Bennett. You never really know until they get to the show, and that's the benefit of offering a Tkachuk and Monahan in a situation like this. Less guesswork and gambling for Buffalo. __________________ "By Grabthar's hammer ... what a savings."