Prospect Info: LW Matthew Tkachuk, 6th overall

[Johnny Hoxville]

Not enough of a sample size to say. Some think he is not ready, I am still not sure. I love the player and what he brings, but I am actually not sure if he is physically ready after seeing him. I need more viewings.

 

[InfinityIggy]

After the rookie tournament, where do you guys expect him to play this year?

I think the 9 game special and back to junior. Who knows though. Our winger depth is so crappy he could steal a spot.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

I'd like to see him get a few games then go to junior. Get a bit of NHL salary. See where he needs the most work, and our coaching staff can give him a plan for the year on what to work on when he goes back.

I think even if he does well in a trial run he's the type of player who would struggle as the year went on after coming strong out of the gate

 

[ThatHighGuy]

Not enough of a sample size to say. Some think he is not ready, I am still not sure. I love the player and what he brings, but I am actually not sure if he is physically ready after seeing him. I need more viewings.

I think the 9 game special and back to junior. Who knows though. Our winger depth is so crappy he could steal a spot.

I'd like to see him get a few games then go to junior. Get a bit of NHL salary. See where he needs the most work, and our coaching staff can give him a plan for the year on what to work on when he goes back.

I think even if he does well in a trial run he's the type of player who would struggle as the year went on after coming strong out of the gate

Thanks for the input! I managed to watch about 5 periods of the 3 games which isn't a lot but I noticed that he was trying to do too much at times. And his discipline wasn't the best either. I want him to make the team because him and Bennett together would be fun to watch but I wouldn't want to rush him.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Think he makes the team. Our forward depth is crap and the Flames have shown a willingness to put their draftees into the NHL sooner rather than later. Plus he'll sell more tickets than Higgins or Corpse ikoski

 

[herashak]

i'd rather see him in the OHL with shinkurak or poirier making it. Unless he is reeeally good he should be sent down, going back to london has been good for other young players.

 

[BVicious]

its top 6 or OHL. Needs lots of minutes and work on toning down his awesome.

 

[Luger]

What a great pick at #6. He'll be really good.

 

[JurassicTunga]

Here's a pic I took of Tkachuk with the Flames on NHL 17, because why not.