Again you are largely ignoring the dynamics that were in play
After Tkachuk said he wouldn’t extend they offered him arbitration. In doing so they guarded against offer sheets and also prevented him signing his qualifying offer to walk to ufa a year out. Which was the right move
But it put them on a clock and set a hard deadline because if he goes to arbitration that’s a one year deal.
So they didn’t have time to screw around. If Florida pulls their deal the Flames are f’d. And every team knew those elements and the fact that there were only three teams in play.
They needed to get serious fast and did with the team offering the most
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