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Originally Posted by Bingo
To gain some flexibility at the draft that would still be hampered by not knowing Tkachuk's fate? Or do you have a deadline on both and increase the chance of losing both players?
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Why can't we talk to Tkachuk in this situation to know his fate?
Gaudreau leaving should trigger a rebuild in my opinion. There's no reason to lie to Tkachuk about it. Be honest, say the Flames are now going to try and rebuild over the next couple years and he can be the face during this rebuild and sign long-term or the Flames (potentially with his agent's help if he agrees to sign) can find a team to trade Tkachuk.
Realistically he's likely opting out of the rebuild, but maybe Ottawa sends over the DeBrincat package as suggested or the Devils do one of the many rumoured trades, and the Flames enter UFA period without have to re-sign Zadorov and "kicking tires" on Kadri while hoping that Tkachuk doesn't take his QO and run.