Speculation: Matthew Tkachuk MEGA Thread (informs Flames he will not sign long term)

[Devil made me do it]

No way the Devils trade Mercer. Bratt and a 1st (top 3 protected) is more probable.

 

[Haatley]

Tkachuk is better than Marner. But this trade isn't happening and it's not because of that.

 

[cyris]

Tkachuk is better than Marner. But this trade isn't happening and it's not because of that.

Funny that the people who vote on the awards didn’t agree with you.

 

[Nothingbutglass]

Its not just another LWer. Its Krieder.

They have Marchand and Hall and 0 centers. They have much bigger needs.

 

[Haatley]

Funny that the people who vote on the awards didn’t agree with you.

 

[kaddy]

Tkachuk is better than Marner. But this trade isn't happening and it's not because of that.

I think he's better because of all the other assets he brings.

I think Marner is one of the most skilled wingers in the league, you need more then that to win.

 

[Haatley]

I think he's better because of all the other assets he brings.

I think Marner is one of the most skilled wingers in the league, you need more then that to win.

This exactly.
Offensively it's close and i wouldn't argue against someone saying either. But tkachuk just is one of the rarest, most valuable type of player a team can have. And it's funny, cause he's the exact type of forward the Leafs could use.

 

[Eggtimer]

I’d try everything possible to not include Bratt or Mercer from NJ.
Holtz 2023 1st plus ????

 

[ottawa]

Seriously though. They are brothers, not pokemon. We don't need the whole set or whatever. Tkachuk probably costs us Stutzle and fills a position we don't need.

Besides, we just ordered the Dorion statue for all his hard work. We really gonna try and return that thing?

Feels nice to have the set though...

Habs have 3 Pitlicks...we're just waiting for the next 2 to be born and grow up

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Not power struggle. What happens to Brady when he brother does something detrimental to the team? What happens when Matthews is in a contract dispute? What happens when some player complains to Brady about something his brother is doing on-ice?

It is just asking for trouble,

Was being sarcastic.

 

[Smitty426]

Jeremy Bracco, Kerfoot, Holl and a third for Tkachuk

Dusted JB off, perfect!

I’d try everything possible to not include Bratt or Mercer from NJ.
Holtz 2023 1st plus ????

Some of the other 1st rnd players we have or surplus LHD
Qty, but quality qty

 

[Deadly Dogma]

This exactly.
Offensively it's close and i wouldn't argue against someone saying either. But tkachuk just is one of the rarest, most valuable type of player a team can have. And it's funny, cause he's the exact type of forward the Leafs could use.

I agree but Marner's skill set is soo versatile that IMO he is worth more.

Its odd comparing Marner and Tkachuk cuz they complement each other perfectly.
I would be willing to go all picks and prospects+cap for 1yr of tkachuk if cgy retains.
For 1 yr of Tkachuk I would go Knies+Amirov+2023 1st+2024 1st+Kerfoot+Holl for Tkachuk@50%

 

[Pens x]

This sucks for Calgary fans, ughhhh.

 

[Smitty426]

From NJ I would offer one of these packages
1) 2023 unprotected 1st, Holtz, Mukhamadullin, Severson
2) Bratt, Severson & a throw in prospect like Foote

#1 please
In fact add Foote and another prospect to it and pull Severson add another pick

 

[McDoused]

 

[Smitty426]

From NJ I would offer one of these packages
1) 2023 unprotected 1st, Holtz, Mukhamadullin, Severson
2) Bratt, Severson & a throw in prospect like Foote

#1 please
In fact add Foote and another prospect to it and pull Severson add another pick

Mercer + Holtz + 1st

That's not happening

 

[Drew311]

Man this site is funny sometimes.

 

[Budz]

I would offer Marner for him with an add from Calgary.

 

[Mr Kot]

I would offer Marner for him with an add from Calgary.

If Tkatchuk goes, flams are looking for rebuilding pieces. Toronto isn't a good trade partner.

 

[kaddy]

He might stay in the end, the Tkatchuk's camp are tough camp to negotiate.

 

[devs1616]

NJ: Tkatchuk (signed)

CLG: 2023 1st (unprotected), 2024 2nd, Gritsyuk, Mukhamadullin, Sharangovich/Johnsson

 

[cyris]

Like even if you believe that Tkachuk is a better player than Marner you are getting 1 guaranteed season of team control with Tkachuk vs 3 with Marner.

 

[Eggtimer]

He might stay in the end, the Tkatchuk's camp are tough camp to negotiate.

I doubt it . Flames would not have done the team elected arb route if they were close to a deal or felt one was possible. With Gaudreau gone , why would he stay? He would likely see a decrease in his production if he stayed , which would result in a lesser deal. I would think he tries to cash in on a career year. However , if he only wants to go to St.Louis or one specific team , it will be hard to squeeze that much $ out of them.

 

[Donuts]

Myers
Pearson
Dickinson

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Tkachuk for PLD. Bad apple for bad orange.