If the Tkachuk wants out rumour is true or not, the Flames better be exploring all options when it comes to him. If the Flames are not going able to re-sign him to a long-term deal, then the sooner they trade him the better value they will get back in trade.
I would love a Tkachuk + for Eichel return. However, am I the only one that thinks that would be idiotic for Buffalo? They have trouble keeping players - why would they want Tkachuk's looming contract issue - one more year + a potential QO acceptance?
Treliving really has his work cut out this off-season. Tkachuk and Gaudreau's contracts, the expansion draft/Giordano issue, trying to find upgrades for the multitude of positions that under-performed last season, a back-up goalie - that's a lot of work for him this off-season, and that's assuming he ends up staying. Did the Flames finish-up their internal review yet?
This is going to be quite the impactful off-season.
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