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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
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.
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He is definitely not generational talent
But neither is Huberdeau. He is ahead of Huberdeau at the same age. For those who said he can’t be in the same class as Huberdeau are just delusional Flames fans