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Originally Posted by Hackey
Is there any actual evidence that Tkachuk would only sign a 3 year deal? From what I recall the team didn't have the cap space to sign a long term deal. Either way Tkachuk wad an RFA and Flames had the leverage. Treliving definitely screwed that contract up bad. You only got 3 years and then basically gave all the leverage to the player.
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There was reporting he was only willing to go 3-4 years. He wanted the fast track to UFA. And what leverage do you say the Flames had? Threatening a trade?