As mentioned, contract wise Tkachuk has done the Flames almost worse then JG in his time here. If JG had the same contract he would've been gone 2y ago.
Tkachuk is an excellent player, if he's in the right situation. He had flashes the last few years but also distractions. His flipping tables in the room after the puck flip at his face really divided the room. His antics seemed to stop this season as he could focus most on his chemistry with JG, but sure enough, unnecessary 2nd fight with Heskinen in game 3 really limited him in the playoffs.
Never got the same warm and fuzzies he was a long term Flame. When JG left his main reason for staying was gone.
My guess is these leaks came out for a reason, Flames are pretty air tight and maybe the agent is pushing the Flames towards some teams.
Again though, Darryl will use every bit of these situations in motivation for the team in his time remaining here.
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