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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
Except that it happens almost every single year, and for aging support players, not a young star in their prime. Tkachuk would be a unicorn and the teams would be lining up to take a run at him.
Anaheim Ducks. Can you imagine him being on a line with Zegras or McTavish? And then Anaheim has wealth of young talent coming up.
Buffalo Sabres. Another team with a wealth of young talent at all positions. Buy out Skinner and the possibilities are endless.
New Jersey Devils. Yeah, probably have to dump a salary, but could make it work and it would be pretty interesting to watch.
Seattle Kraken. Really scary thought. Tkachuk along side Berniers or Wright? Ouch.
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I think a lot more teams could do what it takes to bring a guy like him in. Don't forget a lot of GMs are oldschool and would break the bank for his grind it out style. I don't know what the Islanders have anymore but he'd be a Lamorillo guy. Personally I don't see him as a #1 option, but rather a number two like so many stars. But his unique skillset makes him more valuable on the trade market I'd think.