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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I think the Tkachuk and St. Louis connection is exaggerated, but I do think Tkachuk is all business. If you show him the money, I think he will sign with the Flames. If he is unhappy, he can always ask to be traded and the Flames organization has never been one to hold players back or deny trade requests. You have to do it as soon as possible though. If you wait until free agency is looming and he already assumed most of the risk that comes along with waiting, the temptation to wait just a little longer becomes stronger. I am afraid this might already be the case with JG. He is so close now, he can probably taste it.
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I think that is right. Tkachuk is more likely to sign a big money deal now as he's more that 1.5 years from truly cashing in. Johnny is playing well and close to UFA, and he basically has all the leverage. I assume it will take lots of dough to sign him away from that.