Calgary Flames star Tkachuk says goodbye, cherishes memories made in city
Posted Jul 25, 2022 1:33 pm.
Last Updated Jul 25, 2022 1:48 pm.
Flames star Matthew Tkachuk is bidding farewell, after he was traded to the Florida Panthers, saying his best memories he will “cherish forever.”
“The first six years of my NHL career have been really life-changing,” said Tkachuk.
The 24-year-old Flames star decided to not to re-sign long-term with the team, after Johnny Gaudreau was traded to the Columbus Bluejackets.
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Tkachuk was traded with a conditional draft pick to the Florida Panthers for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. The deal nets Tkachuk $76 million over eight years.
“I’m sitting here, very emotional about my time there in Calgary,” said Tkachuk, who spoke with Sportnet’s Ryan Leslie on Instagram Live.
“I’m sad and happy. Very mixed. I’m sad I’m leaving so many great people in the city and the organization.”
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Flames fans have been hit hard this summer with the trading of two of their big stars. But for some, it’s a great experience to have had Tkachuk in their lives.
Thank you Matthew. Really enjoyed watching you play in Calgary and great to have met you in Regina at the Heritage Classic. All the best in Florida. pic.twitter.com/1gjU6ehoK3
— AlbertaChristiegirl (@SusanCh80528916) July 24, 2022
Looking forward to seeing crack the 50 goal mark in a Panthers uniform and then hopefully raising the best winner’s trophy in all of sports.
— Barry Rothman (@BarryARothman) July 24, 2022
Your the man Chucky, best of luck in Florida, the battle of Alberta won’t be the same without you! We’ll all miss you a ton pic.twitter.com/Jem6MEXqCq
— Alex Russo (@arusso_9) July 24, 2022
Tkachuk was drafted by the Flames GM Brad Trevling in 2016 in the first round as the number six pick. Trevling was the one that had to receive the call from Tkachuk.
“It was the hardest phone call I’ve ever had in this sport at any level,” said Tkachuk.
He played for six seasons and recorded 425 points during his time with the Flames, with a career high of 104 in the 2021-2022 season.
Tkachuk also made an impact in the off-season. He played in four off-seasons, the latest of which was when the Flames were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round.
