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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
So you think it's a good idea to keep both Gaudreau and Tkachuk, extend them, and have the Flames two highest paid forwards for the next 6+ years be flawed left shot wingers who are both making north of $8 million or maybe even north of $9 million AAV each?
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This is why I think the Flames have to take a good hard look at trading Tkachuk right now.
Tkachuk signed himself into being a 25 year old UFA, was told to "calm down", complained about his minutes, and wants to play in St. Louis. He has a lot of trade value and could likely bring back a better player than anyone else on the team (Lindholm probably should be worth more, but he would never be traded).
Gaudreau on the other hand, has been with the team since 2011 and has unequivocally stated that he wants to sign long term. He's durable and I doubt he'll regress any time soon.
It would be silly to pay two left wingers 17+ million when there are so many other holes in the lineup.
Both of them don't have much term. So to maximize value, you'll have to make the trade sooner rather than later.