As far as regular seasons go, I actually don't really think this seasons performance has really upped Gaudreaus projected contract. Regardless of where he signs. He's already had a 99 point season, we all know what he is and what he brings. Sutter coming in has just helped him elevate his game to where we all thought it would be.
Tkachuk in my mind has had the biggest boost. We've all cringed at his 9 mil QO. He's been a bit of an enigma up until this season. I think even Tkachuk didn't know what his identity was in tbe league. Now we do. He's an elite winger. He's better playing hockey at an elite level than he is shooting pucks at Jake Muzzin and getting into fights with Zack Kassian. The 9mil QO in my mind is pretty close to where he should be.
Winning in the playoffs is the only thing that could change all that.
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