Just doing a bit of math:
Last year, Tkachuk had 43 points in 56 games, which would be equivalent to 63 points over 82 games. And that was only after he went on a heater at the end of the season (i.e. on a line with Gaudreau and Lindholm) were he picked up 12 points in his last 8 games.
Before that -- it would have been 31 points in 48 games, which would be equivalent to 53 points over 82 games.
I could be wrong but I don't think Tkachuk's value will be as high as it is right now. He'd obviously have more negotiating leverage next year if he was a UFA, but it's not going to be easy to duplicate his production this year (and guaranteed it won't happen if Johnny signs elsewhere <<shudder>>).
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