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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
There was an interesting fan question on the Athletic podcast the other day.
Tkachuk for #2 overall. Which team does it?
I think the contract considerations probably means NJ doesn't. But it still is an interesting thought exercise.
I'm still of the mind to re-sign Johnny if he'll sign here, and then trade out Tkachuk and possibly Eat Bread.
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
That's my mindset. I think Gaudreau is more of an offensive driver for this team and Tkachuk is a really good complementary player and not worth what he's ultimately going to want in a contract. The moment he loses even half a step I feel his career will be compromised. As for Mangiapane, he's found money so if the opportunity presents itself to sell high I think you do it. I like the player but he's a hot/cold goal scorer that doesn't accomplish much when he's not scoring and I think he's not going to be nearly as attractive a player once he gets paid and he's going to get paid because of his 30 goal season.
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I really have no clue on player values here. I'm sure someone is likely going to tell me I'm dumb.
Anyway...
It is said that Montreal is high on Slafkovsky but doesn't want to pass up on Wright. It was even suggested they'd like to get both picks but don't know how to make it happen.
Let's pretend your proposed Tkachuk to NJ for #2 is something both teams go for... what if Treliving flips #2 to Montreal? Is Caufield or Suzuki even in consideration? Most likely not, but what could the Flames add to get one of them? Is there anyone else the Flames could get out of Montreal that makes it worth while swapping that pick?
Dream world and not likely to happen but it made me start to wonder what could be done.