That's an instant match from Calgary. It would probably take close to the 4 1sts OS to get him out of Calgary

I'm guessing Tkachuk doesn't sign an offer sheet. He either signs in Calgary, or gets his QO and is a UFA next summer.

Blues pass.

I'm going to agree . He is probably looking at a 7 year . NJ will have to give them 4 1rst rounders if they want a shot at him
Trading for his assets would be better if he signs for 8 years . I'd be willing to give this years first with Holtz, Graves or Severson ( preferably Graves ) with some small pieces to finish...

…if he signs contract. I wouldn’t trade all that for 1-year of anyone.

Also, if you are going to pick one of them off, Gaudreau or Mangiapane would probably be easier (not easy, but easier).

I was making one with Gaudreau instead... I just can't see paying someone that much at that age... plus he is small like Hughes. Mangiapane is probably the easier way out , but like you said. Still not easy