Dream Next Season

Just adds a lot of pieces to a Calgary line up that doesn't have a ton of holes right now. Ty Smith is great but who break up Hanifin, Andersson, Tanev, Kylington? Nolan Foote is fine but no point in bringing in another left shot middle/bottom 6 forward when Pelletier could fill the same hole. Zacha is interesting for sure but the Flames inability to get rid of Monahan doesnt really work with that deal. Much rather keep Tkachuk at whatever cost and work around that./

I don’t think we need a winger that badly.
Especially if nothing is done about goaltending, which really is our biggest short-term and possibly long-term priority.

Putting aside value, is Tkachuk even available? Team has been great this year, no reason to take away such a foundaional piece. Contract negotiation will also be very challenging.

I see Matthew Tkachuk as the type of person that does not want to stay in Canada longterm.

I think he would command a ton of money from Calgary in order for them to sign him

Agreed, seems like he would hold out for best terms regardless of where he is playing. I cant imagine he doesn't want to fully explore all options when his UFA season hits ... but for now Van still has s8me level of control on the next contract ... gotta figure they ride it put now.