Calgary Flames: Matthew Tkachuk at the Halfway Mark

The Calgary Flames got a steal with Matthew Tkachuk when they drafted him sixth overall at the 2016 draft. How’s he doing so far in his rookie year?

For weeks before the 2016 NHL draft, the Calgary Flames were interested in Matthew Tkachuk. When it was revealed that the Flames had the sixth overall pick, there was a small amount of worry. Mainly because he was ranked as the second overall best North American pick.

But spoiler alert: the Flames got Tkachuk.

Let’s take a look at his rookie season and see how he’s been doing.

First ten games

First, the Calgary Flames had to decide whether they would keep Tkachuk with the team to start the season or send him down right away. They decided that he…