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Originally Posted by MegaErtz
Buffalo aren't taking Tkachuk off our hands, and I don't think we have the players and prospects needed to land him under any circumstances.
I'd also have sever reservations about why he'd even want to come here. It makes me question his ambition. Vegas makes way more sense for a number of reasons, including weather, taxes, and competitiveness. Vegas have been a contender since day one, and we haven't really done much since 1989 other than one good playoff run in 2004.
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1. He's good friends with Noah Hanifin
2. A 1-2 punch of Eichel - Lindholm gives the Flames one of the best centre depths in the league
3. Respected Stanley Cup Champion coach
4. It's a trade, he has no say in where he goes
5. Vezina quality goaltending
6. Johnny Gaudreau (and Matthew Tkachuk, and Elias Lindholm, and Andrew Mangiapane)