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Originally Posted by Buck Murdock
Very disappointing how Tkachuk has completely wilted. He's actually a complete non- factor for this team. He literally contributes nothing.
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Going into this year, he was typically a lock for 6 or 7 huge third period goals over a season.
Those were the times I loved Tkachuk, when he potted a huge goal late to tie or pull ahead. Always thought it was great to have this guy who was able to come through for us like that. They were not infrequent in his first three seasons.
Now they're non existent.
Not to be blunt, but did Muzzin' flip and getting shown up head to head by his brother just cause his nuts to fall off?
Crazy that the teammates not scrumming up after the end of that game got to Tkachuk so much. If what was rumored to have been said to him in the room was true, yeah, I side with him there. But there's just no sense in letting a disagreement over ideologies with another guy totally derail your season.
Look at Lucic and all the criticism he's gotten for his cap hit and declining ability. He just goes out and finds ways to add something now to his team and has no qualms in beating guys down when he's challenged. He sucks it up and does what he can.
Tkachuk has to figure himself out. Cause his character is always going to be controversial amongst other players. He has to learn to not care, embrace it and hone in on what he does best.