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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18
Funny part is I'm way more empathetic to Gaudreau's reason for wanting to leave than Tkachuks, which IMO he really hasn't said a real reason.
Gaudreau gave the team 8 years, was torn by the decision, and in the end decided to leave (to do what his family preferred) and was vilified for it.
Tkachuk pretty much forced a trade, and sure we got a good return, but really I don't see him as some hero here.
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I have only one Raiders player jersey and it's a Bo Jackson one. Being a big football fan I'm used to players moving around all the time and due to guaranteed contracts it doesn't happen as much in the NHL but it doesn't change the fact that players are hired mercenaries so it's a matter of cheering for the jersey and not getting overly attached to players. When Iginla left I turned the page quickly just as I have with these two players. It's just business at the end of the day and nothing personal as players should do what's in their own best interests. Tkachuk's actions have spoken for him so he doesn't owe me an explanation, and the last thing I want is BS from him about how it was a tough decisions or how much he liked playing in Calgary. The events this summer involving him have been in the works for a long time. He's turned the page on the Calgary part of his career and I have turned the page on cheering for him as I'm focused on the players wearing the jersey that want to be here.