[News] Tkachuk notifies Flames he won't sign long term (The Athletic)

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

Not that all Americans pose a flight risk, but Sanderson as the key piece would worry me, as he has two "strikes" against him:
1. American
2. Playing in the NCAA, and can walk for nothing in 2 years.

Calgary is the closest NHL city to his hometown. Also, not 100% sure, but believe his parents live in Calgary

[Bonded]

Originally Posted by Bingo

That Fox prick

Oh duh haha. He was Rangers or bus though. Don't think it mattered what team he was on.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by keenan87

Why? I understand he may not be the main piece Flames fans want for Tkachuk, however, why would he be a disaster?

Tarasenko has 1 more year left at $7.5 MM. He is 30 years old and coming off a 82 point campaign when he scored 34 goals. He also scored 6 goals in 12 playoff games.

Tarasenko has been a consistent 30 goal scorer in the league. Even if he doesn't want to stay in Calgary, he is someone who can easily get a 1st round pick at the deadline.

If Tarasenko comes over in the deal, there’s a pretty good chance he’ll be the Flames’ top scorer next season.

[camm13]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

One thing Leslie said that I think is important is that people shouldn’t automatically judge American players and assume they’ll eventually want out. He said Hanifin loves it in Calgary and that Matthew and Johnny are just different people and not every American player is the same

Johnny and Chucky also said they love Calgary.... and here we are.

[devo22]

still we shouldn't automatically be cynical towards Hanifin (or Coronato, for that matter) just because of those three. You never know.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

CBJ lines will be interesting. IIRC Laine prefers the left side - I think they might be wiser to split them up and put Johnny with Bjorkstrand

Gaudreau-Sillinger*-Bjorkstrand
Laine-Roslovic-Voracek (sheltered)
K Johnson-Jenner*-Nyquist
Kuraly-Texier-Chinakhov

E Robinson, Bemstrom

* Probably can't rely on Sillinger to play 82 games at 1C, but I think those winger pairs make sense and you'd adjust the C's as necessary.

They've got too many forwards, but it's a pretty nice top 9. They've probably got to move Voracek or Nyquist for someone cheaper.

So much for that lineup.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

So much for that lineup.

Can't believe the loser chose that lineup over us.... mind effing boggling.

[BlindMilwaukee]

Since the alleged trade proposal at the draft didn't happen for 2nd overall I assumed Nemec wouldn't be an option

But to land Nemec PLUS any of Mercer, Holtz, Bratt would be a crazy win for us.

Too good to be true lol

[littlereddevil]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Calgary is the closest NHL city to his hometown. Also, not 100% sure, but believe his parents live in Calgary

He also signed an entry-level contract with Ottawa back in March, so he's shown at least some initial commitment to playing for a Canadian NHL team.

[oldschoolcalgary]

Originally Posted by Bonded

Oh duh haha. He was Rangers or bus though. Don't think it mattered what team he was on.

yeah, he said no to Raleigh, North Carolina too... he wasn't a anti Canada thing; more just a 'prick that wanted to get his own way' kinda thing

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

Not that all Americans pose a flight risk, but Sanderson as the key piece would worry me, as he has two "strikes" against him:
1. American
2. Playing in the NCAA, and can walk for nothing in 2 years.

Sanderson is already signed I think. So not an NCAA flight risk.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

Calgary is the closest NHL city to his hometown. Also, not 100% sure, but believe his parents live in Calgary

I know his brother and yeah he has family here. He would absolutely play here.

[MrMike]

I wish we could just see Tkachuks list of teams. I really don’t think Ottawa would be on it.

[Mass_nerder]

If offers aren't good enough from his selected teams, I wonder if the threat of playing out the year in Calgary without Gaudreau and possibility seeing a significant dip in offensive production could encourage Chucky to open up the list a little more?
It would be a bit of a game of chicken, and might be too much risk for Calgary, but maybe just the threat could pay off

[flambers]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

If offers aren't good enough from his selected teams, I wonder if the threat of playing out the year in Calgary without Gaudreau and possibility seeing a significant dip in offensive production could encourage Chucky to open up the list a little more?
It would be a bit of a game of chicken, and might be too much risk for Calgary, but maybe just the threat could pay off

Flames would be crazy, to pursue that option.

They have to trade him, well before the arbitration date.

[djsFlames]

It would be such an awkward season if Chucky plays it here.

Thankfully I really doubt that transpires.

[MrMike]

No one wins in that situation. He’s been really up front and said he will extend with a list of teams, rumour has it the list could be as many as 12. Trade will get done and all this will be over.

No way the Flames would want this looming over their season.

[dissentowner]

If I could pick any of the rumoured deals I prefer Bratt, Holtz, 2023 1st. F it, let's go Swedish wave.

[topfiverecords]

Can someone in the know outline the key dates here. What happens with the scenario of Tkachuk not signing his QO, going through arbitration, not signing any deal, and not yet been traded come game 1 of the season. Does he sit?

[Bluzman]

He can sit in the press box eating popcorn until a deal is made.