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Old 07-19-2022, 12:59 PM   #555
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Originally Posted by Moneyhands23 View Post
Not sure how this works as if he agrees to sign long term wouldn't the other team just take that info and wait until next season?

Especially if he has limited places he is willing to sign.
Wouldn't the acquiring team (now) be the only team able to sign Tkachuk to an 8 year deal and possibly lower his cap hit? Definitely an incentive. Additionally, you'd get 9 seasons of Tkachuk instead of 7.
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