I think we’re going to have to sell him while his value is still somewhat high. As others have mentioned his value is going to depreciate year by year if we continúe to go down this path. He just doesn’t have the best skating availing as others do. And, he keeps trying to fancy deke his points. To be honest, I don’t want us to lose value like we have with Gaudreau and Monahan. If the value is overpayment and a team wants to bite on it, I say we go for it.
There are multiple teams that would be looking for a shakeup:
Buffalo: Tkachuk+ for Eichel
Columbus: Domi/Laine/2021 1sts/Werenski or Jones (pipe dream but I would try)
St. Louis: Tkachuk for Kyrou/Thomas+, Tarasenko+ (he’s had an off year, but could do well with Gaudreau and Lindholm), maybe even ROR (doubtful, just made him captain and is their #1C)
Ottawa: Batherson+? 2021 OTT 1st+ (Draft Eklund and grab a d-man with our 1st)
Toronto: Nylander+? Tkachuk and Gio package for Nylander+Sandin/Liljegren++?
No idea what this offseason entails, but wouldn’t be shocked if 2/3 of Gaudreau/Monahan/Tkachuk are gone.
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