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Originally Posted by Darkknight
I still think the correct core piece to move is Tkachuk. He is not playing well enough currently to justify the 7 million he's making let alone the 9 million he's due next year. I don't see him as being a piece you can retain for a reasonable cap hit for long term.
Tkachuk
Zary
Zadorov
For
Eichel
Add a second if required but it helps maintain the center depth we've built and you can put Monahan or Lindholm on the wing.
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If that's the ask, you make that move. Under Sutter, the team just doesn't need Tkachuk's antics to inspire them anymore. Sutter is not going to put up with unnecessary penalties either.
Tkachuk is still a talented hockey player, outside of the antics. He's great at driving the net and coming up with creative plays while doing so. Who's even better at that? Eichel.