Gaudreau and Tkachuk are both bona fide top line left wings.
That's why it makes sense to trade one of them. If Tkachuk were a second line left wing, there wouldn't be a surplus at that position.
If they had two number one centers, or two number 1 defensemen, that would be a different story.
It seems like Gaudreau is more willing to sign a reasonable long term contract. And it seems like Tkachuk might not be happen with his usage under Sutter.
Can't wait for the draft so I can stop speculating so much (hopefully).
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