I choose to remain cautiously optimistic about Gaudreau/Tkachuk until it is confirmed otherwise. We know this is how the agent plays it out so the Flames likely need to increase their offer by tomorrow to try and close the deal. I do believe Johnny is prepared to walk if it comes down to it but I also believe he wants to stay.
I am not really sure about Tkachuk but I don’t see him doing the QO to free agency. I think he hopes to secure a long term deal either here or elsewhere but he will want to cash in after a 104pt season when it makes sense. it is a gamble to take a 1 year deal after a career season and it makes more sense to lock in while he can.
I am looking forward to resolution on this hopefully we get some good news today or tomorrow
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