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Old 10-27-2021, 09:14 AM   #216
GioforPM
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Originally Posted by TheGrimm View Post
The more I think about it, the more I feel like the only move that might work for the Flames without butchering this seasons outcome or future seasons is to try to trade Tkatchuk for Eichel.

He is a pretty significant issue for the Flames as he will either take his QO and walk himself to Free Agency or want 10+ per season in a long term deal. At that point we'd probably be wishing we'd turned him into Eichel when we had the chance.

My attempt would be:

Tkatchuk and 2 2nds for Eichel.
I don't know what the add would be but Tkachuk would certainly be more in the Sabres' window - he's only 23. And IMO the Flames can afford to lose him - he's a LW playing out of position and seeming a little lost in doing so, even with his linemates playing really well right now.

I just don't know if the salary and risk he walks to FA is a dealbreaker for their management.
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