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Old 06-16-2021, 04:28 PM   #13618
Macho0978
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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald View Post
The intent of moving Tkachuk is to garner two good players in return. They may not be at the same level of Tkachuk, but they are good players and will contribute to a winner. Frankly, this is what the Flames need to do. Use either Gaudreau or Tkachuk in a trade that will garner two mid to high end second line players. They do that, make a smart UFA pickup, and this is a retool in short order without raiding the think prospect or draft pick cupboard. No superstars, but solid talent throughout the lineup.
True but if Buffalo does not agree with the value of the trade IMO Reinhart alone is enough. I think Reinhart will sign for similar money to what Tkachuk currently makes where Tkachuk is looking like $9 mil aav. Buffalo might not feel they need to add anything but that shouldn’t block the deal

IMO it makes a lot sense too because Reinhart has shown no interest in signing long term with Buffalo and he remains unsigned now. Contract problem for contract problem but a win for the Flames as Reinhart might not be a contract problem for them. Not sure if Tkachuk is interested in staying long term in Buffalo but he does have 2 years before ufa vs Reinhart 1.
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