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Originally Posted by AC
Yeah I have to think Tkachuk should realize signing a long-term deal after his last season hitting 104 points with Gaudreau would make the most sense. It'll be hard to replicate that again. If he signs a 1 year deal and drops back down to 60-80 point production? Could cost him a lot of money.
But if he wants out in general, then so be it. I'm not convinced he's about to be traded yet based on the vague speculation that's fueling it right now. It seems like it's the local media guys saying "Oh, well without Gaudreau why would Tkachuk stay? Surely he's going to bolt just like Gaudreau did so they're probably going to trade him." Could be the reality, but there haven't been any actual reports mixed in that he's asked to be traded or that the Flames are shopping him, right?
Being named captain and locking in long-term would be cool too. Either way, I think the Flames are prepared for either posibility.
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My only counter point would be that guys like Boomer and Steinberg rarely venture into the rumor space, and wouldn’t for something this big.
Kind of feels like management want to prep the fans for this being a really realistic outcome.