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SuperMatt18 · 11-21-2022, 02:41 PM

I still think that Covid is probably what ended up moving the needle with both Tkachuk and Gaudreau (and Sutter's comments about Tkachuk on the weekend kind of confirmed it)

I've said it before but the lockdowns and no cross border travel were tough on a lot of people. And right after that situation both of these guys had the unique opportunity of picking where they get to play, while that was heavy on their mind.

Especially with Gaudreau and having a baby on the way I could see why that might end up weighing on your mind about not wanting to get stuck locked down here, not being able to see family, etc.

11-21-2022, 02:41 PM	#4846
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I still think that Covid is probably what ended up moving the needle with both Tkachuk and Gaudreau (and Sutter's comments about Tkachuk on the weekend kind of confirmed it) I've said it before but the lockdowns and no cross border travel were tough on a lot of people. And right after that situation both of these guys had the unique opportunity of picking where they get to play, while that was heavy on their mind. Especially with Gaudreau and having a baby on the way I could see why that might end up weighing on your mind about not wanting to get stuck locked down here, not being able to see family, etc.