The question above has been asked frequently since the Flames drafted Tkachuk sixth overall in June. In fact, since Sean Monahan scored 20 goals as a freshly drafted 18-year-old a few years ago, we've been asking this question annually about different Calgary prospects to varying degrees. But what about Tkachuk? Can he make this roster out of camp? And can he stay there all season long?
Comparing Tkachuk to Monahan is easy. Both were taken sixth overall, both are from the OHL, both seem physically ready enough to play at the highest level, and, like Monahan, Tkachuk will turn 19 in the early-isa stages of this season.