[Trade] Tkachuk (8 yrs x $9.5 mil) + `25 4th to FLA for Huberdeau, Weegar, Schwindt & `25 1st

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

You know you screwed up the offseason when you have to call on Eric and Marc Staal to fill out your team.

After winning the presidents cup the previous season

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

It’s gonna be hilarious when Huberdeau outscores Tkachuk by 25 points this season.

I would rather focus on this team being better top to bottom, and playing well in the post season than worrying about point totals between these two players.

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Day 1 of Panthers camp:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1573001617800298496

I get they are looking for balance in their lineup, but they have maybe two second lines, a third line, and a 4th line. Getting Duclair may help, but he's not a play driver. Playing with Bennett and White is going to see Tkachuk's offense dry up IMO. Play him with Lundell and maybe he can put up some bigger numbers, but with that line up, he's going to suffer big. Tkachuk needs a play driver on his line and there really isn't one outside of Barkov and possibly Lundell. Their defense is just ugly too. The lineup that people feared last season is not looking too threatening. Didn't think they would have a large window of opportunity, but one-and-done looks like it may be in the cards for the Panthers.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

You know you screwed up the offseason when you have to call on Eric and Marc Staal to fill out your team.

Jared Staal might be a better player right now.... lol

[FlamesAddiction]

I think both Tkachuk and Bennett have grown as players and the combo might work this time offensively. It definitely won't be a fun line to play against. When all is said and done, I wouldn't be surprised to see Reinhart on that line as well instead of White.

Tkachuk will also get some playing time with Barkov.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I know its day one but Tkachuk needs better line mates if they expect him to be generational

What are you talking about? He's centered by The Legend of Sam Bennett!

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

What are you talking about? He's centered by The Legend of Sam Bennett!

If the Unicorn can't get 150 points playing with The Legend®, the Panthers would have lost the trade.

[N-E-B]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Day 1 of Panthers camp:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1573001617800298496

Oof. I wouldn't hesitate to pick that lineup to miss the playoffs.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

If the Unicorn can't get 150 points playing with The Legend®, the Panthers would have lost the trade.

Florida can't lose now, they have both The Unicorn™ and The Legend® on the 2nd line.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I think both Tkachuk and Bennett have grown as players and the combo might work this time offensively. It definitely won't be a fun line to play against. When all is said and done, I wouldn't be surprised to see Reinhart on that line as well instead of White.

Tkachuk will also get some playing time with Barkov.

It might "work" but they paid for a 100+ point generational player (their GMs words)

again this isn't the lines set for the season but there isn't a hope in hell Tkachuk will live up to the hype on that line. And make no mistake the hype is MASSIVE considering what they gave up.

Tkachuk could have 75 point season and people will be disappointed

[saillias]

They're really going to saddle Tkachuk with Bennett? Well from their perspective considering what they paid. They do really think he's a generational unicorn so he should be able to carry Bennett like Huberdeau did. I doubt it's going to work though

[Macman]

It’s going to be a very interesting season to watch and follow with Florida and Columbus and see how they do. I think the Flames have come out ahead and have really solidified their lineup.

[Paulie Walnuts]

They also got Mr. Mediocre coaching the team as well. Tkachuk had a career year by playing RW and Maurice decided to put him on the left side. That is a very ugly roster.

Florida is going to be massively disappointed in generational Matthew Tkachuk when he has a 70 point season. The amount of hype he came in with is nuts. He said he went to Florida to help them beat Tampa, lol good luck.

#TimetoHunt indeed time to hunt for some better talent, yikes.

[Hack&Lube]

Did Tkachuk play with Bennett here? I though it was mostly the 3M line?

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Did Tkachuk play with Bennett here? I though it was mostly the 3M line?

They tried Tkachuk-Bennett-Brouwer line in camp, that's about it I think.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

I think both Tkachuk and Bennett have grown as players and the combo might work this time offensively. It definitely won't be a fun line to play against. When all is said and done, I wouldn't be surprised to see Reinhart on that line as well instead of White.

Tkachuk will also get some playing time with Barkov.

They each grew by playing with an all-world LW. Which they’ve each lost.

If Bennett starts having his tunnel vision again, Tkachuk will be demanding another trade.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

They each grew by playing with an all-world LW. Which they’ve each lost.

If Bennett starts having his tunnel vision again, Tkachuk will be demanding another trade.

We'll see. I don't think we should jump to line conclusions based on the start of training camp. I expect Tkachuk to be with Barkov soon enough. Balcers likely won't be on the top line with Barkov. It will either be Reinhart or Tkachuk, likely both at times.

[bax]

I always wanted to watch Bennett and Tkachuk together. Didn’t expect to see it this way!

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by bax

I always wanted to watch Bennett and Tkachuk together. Didn’t expect to see it this way!

Agreed when we drafted Tkachuk I envisioned 2 elite pairs of Monahan-Gaudreau and Bennett-Tkachuk but Gulutzan was an idiot

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Agreed when we drafted Tkachuk I envisioned 2 elite pairs of Monahan-Gaudreau and Bennett-Tkachuk but Gulutzan was an idiot

Players have to take responsibility for their play but man Gulutzan was something else.