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Originally Posted by mile
If the rumours are true, Tkachuk's story is reminding me a little bit of Phaneuf's. Both had a great first three seasons, became instant fan favorites, thought of as a future captain, etc. By the end of their 5th seasons both of their names pop up in some rumours of internal conflict and are gone or likely will be gone.
Of course Tkachuk is the better player and will likely have the better career. I just hope the Flames don't mess up the return this time. Gotta get it right.
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I agree 100%. I love Matthew Tkachuk and what he brings to the team. He's hard working and is worth paying the ticket to go watch the team as he is entertaining at the very least.
However, at the same time, he is very overrated by the fan base and that is because he is so beloved. He is not a $9M player. He can't skate. He can't penalty kill. He is a winger who primarily is used in a scoring role and if he can't provide that then he is pretty useless in a checking role because he can't skate. He is a 65 point LW who has an x-factor which is to #### disturb and to entertain. I understand that fans want players like that on the team because there always seems to be a lack of "give a ####" from the team but Tkachuk's antics can wear on a team over time. I believe people who have played team sports can attest to that.
You think Bergeron doesn't give a ####? Kopitar? Crosby? Ovechkin?
None of those guys act like Tkachuk. But anyway like I said - you can see it from both point of views...I love the guy as a fan because he's talented and entertaining. Maybe he's just not a fit for the team....and that's OK.