I would guess the team's thought process is pretty similar.
I think the fact that he hasn't been traded yet means he's going to sign, as a trade is less likely now with teams at their cap limits than it was when they made the Tkachuk trade.
They're well aware that they won't likely move him at the deadline if they're in a good spot in the standings, so the move was in the next couple three weeks after the original trade.
Couple that with comments from guys like Steinberg saying take it to the bank, and this deal is getting done.
I've honestly thought little about it.
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