I'm definitely on board with trading Tkachuk, not because I dislike him as a player but because I don't think he's worth $9 million per year and will take a 1 year QO and walk to UFA. I also think St. Louis is a perfect trading partner because of his family connections to the organization.
My targets would be Kyrou and Perunovich though. I feel Flames may even have to add, but if we re-sign Gaudreau, Kyrou could be a stud a 23 year C/RW who got 35 in 55 last year. And Perunovich could be the offensive d-man this franchise really, really needs. 40 points in 34 games at U-Duluth en route to the Hobey Baker Award. Would also open up some more cap space to take a run at a bigger free agent.
To St Louis:
Matthew Tkachuk, 2021 3rd
To Calgary:
Jordan Kyrou, Scott Perunovich
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