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I wouldn't call Tkachuk a "generation" talent either, but I have no problem putting him in the same tier as Huberdeau. I am probably in the minority, but when I consider everything Tkachuk brings, I put him in next grouping just after what would be considered a "generational" talent when taking all aspects of his game into consideration.

I thought at the time, and still do believe, that it was a fair and even trade. Both teams likely got ~8 prime peak playing years from star players (Huberdeau = 4, Weegar = 4, Tkachuk = 8). The downside for the Flames is they might be handcuffed in the later years. Adding a 1st rounder and Schwindt helped alleviate that difference though.

Of course at the time, we did not know for sure if Weegar and Huberdeau would re-sign. If they hadn't, the trade would have to be measured by what additional assets would be returned or if the rentals would have a big payoff. Treliving obviously was counting on signing them though. I also say "likely" 8 prime years, because obviously no one knows how any of these players will age. It's not something you can always predict, but just going by the norms.