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Originally Posted by Hackey
Where did I say he took the weaker deal? I've actually said he probably took the best value deal, at least for trying to immediately get good again. It's known fact Tkachuk was traded 4 days after talking to Brad so yes he didn't push other teams to offer us their best deal.
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You certainly suggested he wasn't diligent in pursuing a better deal ...
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Originally Posted by Hackey
Maybe. But I do wonder how much they actually pursued other deals or negotiations. From a Blues perspective, Tkachuk is a clear upgrade on Kyrou so that more than makes sense for them. Carolina is knocked for not having a true superstar. Tkachuk could have helped them big time in that area. I don't think a deal around Necas and Jarvis is unrealistic considering both were career high 40 pts players and Tkachuk just put up over 100pts. Teams might have low balled and Florida made a strong offer and Brad then zeroed in on that deal. I do wonder if he even tried to use the Florida deal as leverage to renegotiate with other teams. I think the organization felt a bit embarrassed and resentful with Gaudreau and Tkachuk bolting, and they were dead set on not letting that take down the team, and the Florida deal probably did address that best in the present.
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