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Originally Posted by ComixZone
Mega horrible.
Forsberg is about to turn 27 and has a career high of 64 points, and a career PPG of .77
Tkachuk is 23 years old and has a career high of 77 points , and a career PPG of .80
There’s just no reason to trade to the better, younger player.
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There are actually plenty of reasons. Nine million of them jump out right off the bat. Tkachuk's ego writing checks his talent doesn't seem able to cash is another. Let's not think for a second that Tkachuk is not a player the Flames could easily move to improve the team, and allow someone else to assume the risk. Frankly, if you can get a signed Forsberg at a reasonable price, and another player along with a pick or prospect, for Tkachuk and another asset, you jump all over it. Way too much risk with a player who essentially quit on his team this past season.
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Originally Posted by NewFan
I still think we need full rebuild. Sell all players next 2 years and collect prospects and draft picks.
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Not going to happen. Not after just hiring Sutter to a three year deal and there being another two years on that contract. If there is movement related to this contract, it will be Treliving sucking on the tailpipe, not Sutter. We're stuck in try and be competitive mode because of this signing. A rebuild is not a remote possibility for another two years.