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Originally Posted by CGY12
I will be the first to admit that I never saw Tkachuk getting to 100 pts without Gaudreau, now granted he does play with some good players still and in a more open conference but credit where credit is due. Good for him, however the main reason I wanted him moved because he didn't elevate his game in the playoffs, his skating really seems to hamper him when the game gets quicker and I didn't want the team giving a player 9+ million when he couldn't be that difference maker in spring. Now maybe he figures that out moving forward but I just didn't think we could be a contender as him as our best or 2nd best player at the cap hit he was seeking.
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This line of thinking is so strange to me. You wanted him moved because he didn’t elevate his game in the playoffs? Tkachuk’s last season in Calgary was his 23/24 year old season. That is still a very young player.
You don’t trade 100 point superstars like that. You get him more experience, surround him with leadership and let him learn what it takes. If Tkachuk was willing to stay in Calgary you do everything you can to sign him. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case.
Also, I don’t think it’s fair to take any credit away from what Tkachuk has done this season because he “plays with some good players”. He’s outscoring everybody on his team by over 30 points. He’s putting up better numbers than he did with Gaudreau.
Last thing, the east isn’t anymore open or higher scoring than the west. 7/10 top scorers in the NHL are in the western conference.