Flames are going to do everything they can to sign him, but I think they should trade him while they can. I don't think he has the skills to repeat the season he just had and is not a guy you build around. The game is about speed, and Tkachuk is not a good skater. Without a player like Gaudreau to carry the mail, Tkachuk will see a regression in his scoring and effectiveness. Trade him, get a lot while you can, and look to the future.
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