After a summer of uncertainty and a few frenzied days of talks, the Calgary Flames reached a deal with Matthew Tkachuk on a three year pact. Tkachuk and general manager Brad Treliving held court with local media on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the last piece of lingering business as the team prepares for the 2019-20 regular season.
The negotiation was a bit of a balancing act
As was reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, among others, it was confirmed by both Treliving and Tkachuk that the sides had discussed a long-term deal. Treliving joked that they spent “hours, weeks, and months” on such discussions.