The Flames forcing this to arbitration means Tkachuk will not be holding out at the start of the season. He will have a contract in place and have to play.
Regardless of the contract he will get paid.
Trading him right now is best for the Flames and Tkachuk. Unless Tkachuk wants a long term contract with the Flames. Never the less it sets a deadline for the contract to be done.
We wont need to guess what his intentions are. The contract will be done long before training camp.
I dont blame Treliving for taking this road. Should of been tougher on Gaudreau.
You just cant let star players walk for nothing.
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