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Originally Posted by stemit14
I would hope that Treliving is not acquiring eichel without knowing for sure that he can extend gaudreau. I think it would be a mistake to let Gaudreau go… especially if eichel is acquired. The only reason to get eichel is if he can add to the team rather than get him only to lose both Johnny and tkachuk. If it’s clear to Treliving that both Gaudreau and tkachuk will be gone within a year then I don’t think young assets should be traded away.
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Maybe but if they get Eichel and Johnny walks the Flames need to keep Tkachuk which they can do for at least 1 more year. 2 more years with he and Sutter on contract it is time to win now.
The only way I see Johnny moved is if the team is completely out at the deadline and a new dea can’t be hammered out.
I do think Treliving is putting his focus on Eichel and once that is resolved one way or the other he shifts his focus to Johnny. Johnny is fine to negotiate in season so I wouldn’t be surprised if he is fine waiting until the Eichel dust settles before that extension gets serious