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Originally Posted by Macho0978
Signing Johnny for 8 years is risky but it doesn't change the impact and what he did for this team this season. They lose that they will not be able to replace him. No free agent is signing here for a reasonable deal right after we lost our best player. No player in the AHL will replace him. We would lose way too many wins.
I also think no way Tkachuk resigns long term if Johnny walks.
If Johnny walks, rebuild will be the only smart option. I just don't see the return in a Tkachuk trade being an immediate impact and losing Johnny for nothing would not give us enough time to retool before guys like Lindholm's contract is up. Maybe if we win the draft lottery and get one of the top 2 in 2023 can we turn the corner quick enough for Lindholm to stay
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Now I don't see Chucky leaving just because JG doesn't sign here, he is to independent to let one players movement make a decision for him. If he really wants to play elsewhere, that is different.
Again you say if Johnny walks a rebuild is the only smart option, I don't get it. Yes he was our best player this year but he has had up and down seasons throughout his career. What if he signs and next season he is rubbish, do we just throw the season away and tank just because JG is having a bad season, because that is what you are saying if he leaves. Stuff the rest of the team, how Johnny goes the whole team goes.