Rumor: Matthew Tkachuk done with the Flames?

[Skinnyjimmy08]

16th OA, a defensive liability and LTIR cap space?

Such a bad offer I agree!

 

[lwvs84]

Yeah think its the right move for them,grab a solid top 9 or two with little term and just keep developing ...The bigger pieces should come later

Yeah, Zegras/Comtois/Drysdale and adding Beniers/Hughes/Clarke/etc. to that (I trust Ducks scouts) should be a decent core. It would be great to add a top 2 pick next year, I seriously doubt that will happen.

 

[Legion34]

Not true. The Flames can opt for team elected salary arbitration in which case the arbitrator would reward 85% of Tkachuk's last years total salary. That would equal $7.65M for the one year.

really? I’m pretty sure you have to qualify him to get to RFA. You qualify and he can choose to sign or not?

thars how it has been explained for sever

 

[Torontonian]

He would be a real nice fit in Toronto but around the NHL a team would pony up way more then what Toronto could put together. I would think Calgary would probably want to trade him out of division and out of the conference so they only have to deal with him twice a season?

 

[DFF]

He is good friends with Matthews. So naturally there is a connection there.

It would cost the Leafs Marner

 

[Zman5778]

Keep it simple, build something around Eichel for him and Monahan. Throwing Olofsson as just an example.

Monahan would be quite interesting from a Buffalo POV. He could play center while Cozens and Mittlestadt prove that their uptick at the end of the year wasn't just a fluke.

That said, we'd be taking on an extra $3 million in salary. You're not getting something as valuable as Olofsson in addition.

Eichel and Eakin for MT and Monahan?

 

[Eggtimer]

It's a question of value. Tkachuk gets you more than Gaudreau and Monahan combined. The 2 guys I wouldn't move are Lindholm and Mangiapane.

I agree in that Lindholm is the player I’d most rather have of the flames forwards in trade . Mangiapaine is going to be a 30g guy or very close to it .

 

[topshelf15]

I don't think they will rebuild with this owner. They might be able to make a couple of changes and sneak into the playoffs, but they just don't have the pieces to be a contender.

Of course neither does Montreal and look at them go.

I guess,but what do Calgary fans want???Try and cobble together another playoff team and hope for a run ,or do the rebuild right and gain a consistent playoff threat that can last years...I love the Flames and western Canada and will move there if u guys separate lol

 

[Nucker101]

Dream scenario for divisional rivals is Tkachuk traded and Flames trading for overrated OEL

 

[Zman5778]

He would be a real nice fit in Toronto but around the NHL a team would pony up way more then what Toronto could put together. I would think Calgary would probably want to trade him out of division and out of the conference so they only have to deal with him twice a season?

I hate the Leafs................and I hate this idea.

But a deal around Marner and Tkachuk might work out nicely for both sides.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

O'Brien is not an insider guys, he even very clearly states "he might want out of town." This is more of an opinion than anything of actual substance.

 

[Zman5778]

On the one hand I really wouldn’t be that surprised but on the other hand, who?

Anyway, Tkachuk + 12th OA + Zary for Eichel. Fax it in.

I'm a Sabres fan...........and even I think that's one piece too much.

 

[topshelf15]

Yeah, Zegras/Comtois/Drysdale and adding Beniers/Hughes/Clarke/etc. to that (I trust Ducks scouts) should be a decent core. It would be great to add a top 2 pick next year, I seriously doubt that will happen.

Yep like us here in Ottawa the lotto balls havent been that kind to us either...I hope u guys get what you need though as we have a revenge cup to play for soon I hope

 

[DFF]

Eichel and Eakin for MT and Monahan?

Probably more appealing without Eakin

 

[InfinityIggy]

I'm a Sabres fan...........and even I think that's one piece too much.

Maybe, I think for a player like Eichel you ought to ‘overpay’ if you have to because they rarely become available.

 

[Zman5778]

Maybe, I think for a player like Eichel you ought to ‘overpay’ if you have to because they rarely become available.

Psh. Don't need to convince me. I'll call Adams -- you call Treliving.

 

[Bevans]

yes but he has to agree to that or just take a 1 year 9 million

he would have to agree to take less. So he picks his spot.

Why would he agree to take less?

Job security.

Who knows, maybe he'll join the legions of NHL super star mercenaries who sign 1 year contracts every year after they turn 24.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Anyway, SOB is a pile of refuse but I wouldn't surprise if Tkachuk did indeed want out given the alleged locker room incident this past season. Nevertheless, he's still a 23 year old RFA and would be highly coveted around the league. Not that that's going to stop the influx of crappy proposals. If the Flames can do their jobs, they should be looking at things like

Tkachuk+ for Eichel
Tkachuk for Thomas/Kyrou+
Norris++

 

[Legion34]

Job security.

Who knows, maybe he'll join the legions of NHL super star mercenaries who sign 1 year contracts every year after they turn 24.

how many NHL stars had the option of taking 9 million for a year or 7.5 for 3…..

 

[Some Other Flame]

really? I’m pretty sure you have to qualify him to get to RFA. You qualify and he can choose to sign or not?

thars how it has been explained for sever

From Capfriendly

[*]Club Elected Salary Arbitration eligibility (first window):

• Club electing for Arbitration in the first window must do so in writing by the later of June 15th OR 48hrs after the Stanley Cup final by 5:00pm EST [CBA Section 12.4(a)]
  • For the 2019-20 off-season, due to the postponed playoffs caused by COVID, the first window is the later of October 4th or 48hrs after the last playoff game played by the respective club
• Player had a base salary greater than $2,198,916 in 2019 [CBA Section 12.3(a)]
• Player had a base salary greater than $2,269,479 in 2020 [CBA Section 12.3(a)]
• Club electing for Arbitration in the first window can be made in lieu of a Qualifying Offer [CBA 12.3(a)(ii)]
• Player cannot be awarded less than 85% of his previous years combined base salary, signing bonuses and performance bonuses [CBA 12.3(a)(iii)]

 

[CoopersFalls]

If this is true, he's everything Montreal needs. Such a hole on the LW and fits in with the age of the core.

 

[Just Linda]

Monahan would be quite interesting from a Buffalo POV. He could play center while Cozens and Mittlestadt prove that their uptick at the end of the year wasn't just a fluke.

That said, we'd be taking on an extra $3 million in salary. You're not getting something as valuable as Olofsson in addition.

Eichel and Eakin for MT and Monahan?

Simple and effective, makes a lot of sense (except for contract lengths). They should do it.

 

[topshelf15]

Anyway, SOB is a pile of refuse but I wouldn't surprise if Tkachuk did indeed want out given the alleged locker room incident this past season. Nevertheless, he's still a 23 year old RFA and would be highly coveted around the league. Not that that's going to stop the influx of crappy proposals. If the Flames can do their jobs, they should be looking at things like

Tkachuk+ for Eichel
Tkachuk for Thomas/Kyrou+
Norris++

As much as we would love him here ,it just seems unrealistic...Tkachuk and Stu are our top 6 LW ,we are likely out ...

 

[93gilmour93]

Kerfoot dermott and a 2nd

Thanks for getting it started for us Getz

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

I'm a Sabres fan...........and even I think that's one piece too much.

That would probably be the offer you get if Calgary gets desperate in a bidding war for Eichel