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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I think some people are really undervaluing the worth of a 24 year old Matthew Tkachuk signed for 8 years. This deal has the potential to be horrible for the Flames.
IF Huberdeau signs an extension, it becomes a close deal. But you also have to keep in mind that Huberdeau is 29 and statistically speaking has already peaked and can expect a decline in a couple of years.
IF the Flames flip them at the TDL, they can get some decent parts back. But you just know that if the Flames are anywhere near a playoff spot by that time, they will walk them to free agency. Recent history suggests that.
Also, I am not sold on Weegar. I think he is part of the list of players who overachieved in Florida (Duclair, Bennett, Marchment). I recall him being absolute dog #### in the playoffs and Florida fans wanted his head on a pike.
So yeah, a lot of this story still has to be determined, but it has the potential in 2 years to amount to just Shwindt and a lottery protected 2025 first rounder when all is said and done. Hard for me to get excited at this point.
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I was more comfortable with JG at 8 years than MT. He will still mature but MT's antics, though toned down, still didn't do him any favours. His usless 2nd fight against Heskinen killed that top line from its potential the rest of the playoffs. And the last few years he was a lot of talk and not a lot of action, until finding his groove with JG this year.
But, all the best to him. Nice to have him on your side, nice to have some characters on the team as he was and glad he's out of the conference.