I'm pretty sure Tkachuk, and the Flames in general, will rebound next year. So a lot of these discussions might be moot.
The Sutter effect doesn't usually occur until the first full season.
For Tkachuk, it's also a contract year, so he'll probably up his play quite a bit. I'll be surprised if he doesn't get at least 70 points.
I'm more concerned about the contract that follows next season and how the QO requirement affects Tkachuk's trade value.
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