WXYZ’s Brad Galli discusses whether the Red Wings might be interested in Matthew Tkachuk of the Calgary Flames via a video report:
The problem with acquiring Matthew Tkachuk is very simple: it’s going to hurt. He’s 24 years old (he turns 25 in December) and posted 104 points this past season (42 goals and 62 assists).
Acquiring Tkachuk would take an A-level NHL star, an A-level prospect and a first-round pick (at bare minimum). If vaccination status were no issue, it would be Tyler Bertuzzi + Simon Edvinsson + a 1st round pick, or something comparable. Without Bertuzzi, we’re looking at an alternate of something like Jakub Vrana + Jonatan Berggren + a 1st round pick + a sweetener.
You’re not going to get an asset like Tkachuk without making some sort of hole in your roster and/or prospect pool. It’s that simple.
