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Originally Posted by 442scotty
Ill be happily shocked if Gaudreau signs with the Flames and if he leaves, equally shocked if an attempt isn’t made to trade Tkachuk at the draft.
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If Gaudreau leaves it does put the Flames in a situation where they could lose their top two forwards in consecutive offseasons. I don't think they can afford that and they will make a big long term contract offer to Tkachuk. I do think money talks for the Tkachuks and that 8th year may be enough to entice him to stay. If he informs them he plans on playing out his qualifying offer then I just don't see how the Flames can afford not to trade him. As hard as it would be for this organization to stomach taking a big step back, they just can't afford to let this much talent walk without recouping assets.