Didn't read the full thread, just spouting out opinions that probably many have already said.
I do not comprehend the logic in adding Weegar in the deal for Panthers. Huby, and maybe a pick should've been a fair play. Well, I do not comprehend the Panther's logic in trading Huberdeau out at first place for pretty much anything. He was one of the faces of the franchise. It hurts the cats team chemistry and productivity + after losing Weegar their defense is not looking very impressive. Also, I'm not convinced that Tkatchuk will fit in Panthers system very well. Hopefully he will.
The logic for Weegar and Huberdeau was supposed to be one step back for two forward for their attempt at a dynasty. The logic for the Flames was to go big, then see if there's anything left to salvage in about 2-3 seasons.
Most Panther fans seem perfectly fine with the value given. Flames fans were elated with the value received.
Tkachuk will IMO fit very well in the Panthers system. It will be scary and new, but awesome. Like the first day of school where things will only get more interesting as times goes on. He is more of a catalyst than driver and his playmaking style is similar to that of Huberdeau's mind boggling quick pass style. Looking at some of the Huberdreau highlights, I was like, "Whoa, I didn't expect that!" and Tkachuk will do the exact same but in a completely different manner. He rounds out some of the top 6 skills that were considered lacking in the Panthers top 6, but Panthers won't be considered to have suddenly become highly proficient in those skills added by Tkachuk.
Tkachuk is absolutely a unicorn, but perhaps not in the way that most fans will identify. He is an insane catalyst and likely one of the absolute best catalysts in the entire league. Like a catalyst, he is relatively unable to do much on his own, but like a catalyst, he can amplify other players to levels that are nearly impossible to amplify to with other players.
That's why the 3M line was so damn good defensively. Why last year's line with Lindholm and Gaudreau were so damn good defensively, yet so damn good offensively as well. He can play with basically anyone from grinders to pure skill players and has demonstrated this with differing high calibre players of this ilk.
Panther fans will love Tkachuk, but I also don't think that they will love Tkachuk for the reasons they think they will love Tkachuk.