I loved Tkachuk as a Flame and I appreciate that he facilitated a sign and trade which benefited us.
But I don't like the narrative that he did it to help the Flames. He did it specifically to get out now, and to maximize a new contract off of last season's 100+ point production which he wouldn't be able to do without Gaudreau/Lindholm and another miracle season. It just happened to also benefit the Flames.
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