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1qqaaz · 04-19-2021, 11:08 PM

Tkachuk is on pace for 55 points in an 82 game season. His offensive production has declined in two consecutive seasons. His defensive play has also declined.

He signed for 3 years at $7 million per season. Tkachuk is the highest paid player on the team.

The problem is that Tkachuk requires a $9 million QO after next season in order to sign him, otherwise he becomes a UFA. The cap will still be flat at that point.

What is the best way the Flames can handle this?
Tkachuk should be the most valuable asset in the organization, but is he?

He probably still has considerable trade value. I could see teams like Ottawa, Buffalo and Columbus valuing his eventual RFA status.

04-19-2021, 11:08 PM	#1
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	Matthew Tkachuk's Contract Situation Tkachuk is on pace for 55 points in an 82 game season. His offensive production has declined in two consecutive seasons. His defensive play has also declined. He signed for 3 years at $7 million per season. Tkachuk is the highest paid player on the team. The problem is that Tkachuk requires a $9 million QO after next season in order to sign him, otherwise he becomes a UFA. The cap will still be flat at that point. What is the best way the Flames can handle this? Tkachuk should be the most valuable asset in the organization, but is he? He probably still has considerable trade value. I could see teams like Ottawa, Buffalo and Columbus valuing his eventual RFA status.