I think the Tkachuk bridge was a miscalculation for sure. They should have moved cap and insisted on a longterm deal, but the trend at the time was certainly the exit bridge. Treliving wasn't alone.
Gaudreau? From what I've heard/understand the Flames said yes to Gaudreau's demands and then he changed his mind. They weren't going to trade him at the deadline in 1st place, and his production the years before didn't warranted the extra number on the cap hit.
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