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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I’m pretty willing to let Chicky go rather than overpay him long term. With his wheels the scoring can go pretty suddenly. And he’s not particularly helpful when he’s not scoring.
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I agree. I'd be open to signing Gaudreau and trading Tkachuk but no way we land 2nd overall pick for him unless it's a sign and trade deal. Even then why would any team part ways with the assets being suggested unless Tkachuk signed a team friendly contract or 8 years.
I'd be shocked if Tkachuk signed an 8 year deal. 6 max but more likely 3 to 5 years with a 3 or 4 years being most likely with the cap likely going up big in 3 years with his age being perfect to get another huge deal as a UFA when he is 27/28 years old
So if we trade Tkachuk we need to be realistic that the return will probably be less than 2nd overall or young dmen with great contracts and 3rd overall or we package negative value contracts a with him for top 5 picks and good young RFAs who can be resigned for reasonable contracts.