What are the realistic chances Gaudreau is still a flame in the 22-23 season?
I could be wrong but don't believe he has purchased a home in Calgary and all rumors were that he would look to go closer to home once this contract played out.
He has a modified NTC in his final year, the year he is likely traded for assets if he has indicated to the team that he does not plan on extending (would be a shame if we took the CBJ route and got nothing back for players who say they are not staying).
This has me thinking that you sign Tkachuk with the "Gio" contract limit for 19/20 and 20/21 and then it gets heavier on the back end to make up for the front end.
Gio has either retired or is playing a much reduced role in 21/22, Tkachuk is your main man. Bennett and Mony could still very much be a part of the teams long term goals. Johny is traded for some young assetts that save on cap space and you have a new core to build around.
Is it really far fetched to think that Johny is the highest paid player in the league in the 22/23 season?
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