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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Pundits weren’t calling the trade a unicorn scenario. They were calling Tkachuk a unicorn player, and well before he announced he wasn’t going to sign a new contract with the Flames.
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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
I’ve never understood why people call Tkachuk a unicorn.
He does none of his own heavy lifting.
He will fight, but he’s not good at it.
He’ll hammer guys, but he’s not overly physical otherwise.
He’s a good, smart player.
He’s no Jarome Iginla. Iginla was a unicorn.
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Nope, I love Tkachuk but he absolutely had a "media" stock in his value, as he made himself a **** disturber that got into Toronto media circles. That is gold in terms of value.
Not deriding who he is, as he's worth a lot in this league, but his media stock plus a crazy season that would be nearly impossible to replicate at the same time as he announces he won't re-sign in Calgary got us a ludicrous haul from Florida.