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Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts
I never understand the we should have given Tkachuk this deal stuff.
First of all he lies and tells the media and fans whatever they need to hear. He fell in love with the city during our playoffs mini run and turned around and said he has no desire to be here long term a month later.
Brady has zero to do with Matthew. Just because he wanted to stay in Ottawa doesn't mean Matthew wanted to stay here.
He would not have taken 7.75 on a 8 year deal. It sounds like at best it would have been 6 years at 9.5 plus.
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Before he was bridged you certainly could have signed him for around 8x8. Who cares what happened afterwards. It was a bad decision not to sign him when he was willing, at an age that most elite players are getting locked up at now. Who knows what would have transpired in that alternate reality, but I do know there would be little to no regrets with having Tkachuk for a few more seasons right now over Huberdeau.