I think Treliving would have been honest with Zadorov about the direction of the team. He really doesn't strike me as a liar, so this team is not rebuilding this season.
I would be surprised if Tkachuk doesn't extend long-term. He may be a tough negotiator, but there is risk on both sides now.
Calgary doesn't want to lose their other high-profile player.
Tkachuk knows without Gaudreau, he is likely not to repeat his 40 goal, 100pt season. I mean, nobody is going to pay him as a 40 goal, 100 point perennial player after achieving the feat just once, but it is certainly easier to sign for more money and term after such a season than one where he finishes with only 20 odd goals and 70 odd points. Plus there is always a chance at injury that changes your ability (like Monahan's appears to).
Plus, there is a strong chance he gets to be captain. Getting traded to another team almost assures that he is not captain for at least a season or two. I am sure it grinds his gears a bit knowing his younger brother is a captain and he isn't.
I will be surprised if Tkachuk isn't signed in the next week or two.
Then Treliving gets to look forward to Mangiapane, and considering his agent's previous remarks, this should be a fun one. I thought Gaudreau would have re-signed, and Mangiapane would have been trade bait. I guess we will see what happens there. Kylington should be the easiest to negotiate obviously.
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