Calgary should have done something like this with Tkachuk, in the same way they did it to a lesser extent with Andersson. Bet on a franchise player and move heaven and earth in order to make it work in the future.
This is a solid bet on a solid player. I imagine this deal looks criminal in Ottawa's favor within 2 years, depending on how the cap is projected to play out.
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