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Originally Posted by chedder
I just don't see the huge return many are predicting for trading Tkachuk. Unless it's a sign and trade to get him 8 years and go exactly where he wants.
Treliving really painted himself into a corner with the team's two biggest stars.
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It doesn't have to be a sign and trade with Tkachuk - it would have to be that with Johnny.
Sure, the team acquiring Tkachuk would likely want to have words with him prior to acquiring him to make sure that a long term deal was possible - but when they acquire him they can sign him to an 8 year deal, which is not the case with Johnny.
I don't disagree with your point on Treliving painting himself into a corner. No way should Gaudreau be at risk of leaving, it should have gotten done last summer (Johnny even said he thought they were very close to getting it done in the summer, and Steinberg has said he heard similar rumours)