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Originally Posted by dirk diggler
never understood the "cant skate" argument. Tavares isnt a speedster but has done ok. Maybe we should bring Matthew Lombardi out of retirement then if speed is everything.
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Tavares is actually a pretty good skater as he's worked on it hard and it's improved a lot since he broke into the league. Tkachuk's skating is pretty mediocre as he's not much of a factor on the rush and while it can improve I don't think he's ever going to be a guy that's part of a good transition game. If he decides he's going to hold out for big money I hope Treliving doesn't cave in as I don't think he's a true franchise player and more of a complimentary guy. It's still Gaudreau that moves the needle for this team and no other forward comes close and I think the GM needs to ensure he has enough money to entice Johnny to remain a Flame at the end of his current deal.