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Originally Posted by Sandman
My post was in response to some of the proposals that had Tkachuk getting traded for older players, 1 for 1's, etc- and I said you don't accept less than those 3 assets (young roster player, prospect, and a first), especially for a 24 year old, 100 pt player. GM's are quoted all the time about setting this price for star players, this isn't something I came up with on my own.
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The problem is the Flames have a timeline when they have to get this done. Other teams don't. Then you add that most likely Tkatchuck has a short list of teams where he's willing to sign long term.
It's just a bad spot to be negotiating from.