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Originally Posted by Ashasx
This isn't quite how it works.
Tkachuk has until the 22nd to accept the qualifying offer and a one-year contract for $9 million, or he can reject it and go to arbitration, which will happen likely in early August.
He may accept the qualifying offer, but even if he's set on a one-year deal, he may want to go to arbitration and get more than $9 million.
It may be in his best interest to go to arbitration (unless the Flames trade him to a team he wants to sign long-term with).
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If he wants go get to free agency next season it's best that he accepts the Flames qualifying offer. You don't typically see players go to arbitration with QO's this large.