I think the flames have a good chance to sign Tkachuck long term after this season. I understand that he can take the 9 million then walk to free agency, but after a career best season and possibly the best he will ever have, he would be dumb not to cash in for 8 years.
The worst case scenario for him would be Jonny walking away and him taking the one year 9mill deal. There is almost zero chance he would be a PPG player without Jonny and therefore his value would decrease significantly in that one year without him. If I am him I am taking an 8 year deal and cashing in.
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