Matthew Tkachuk reveals he nearly went to two other teams before joining the Panthers
The Calgary Flames shocked the NHL world last summer when they moved Matthew Tkachuk to Florida in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, and now, the superstar winger has finally opened up on the process.
A big time deal
While Tkachuk was full of praise for his time in Calgary, it's clear that the relationship needed to end, and according to No. 19, the team were gracious during the process.
According to Tkachuk, the team allowed him to talk to other teams, giving him the sense of being a UFA, especially as he was looking to sign a long-term deal upon arrival, ultimately finding himself in Florida.
Two other finalists
In the interview, Tkachuk also revealed the two finalists alongside the Panthers, with both the Blues and the Hurricanes being considered until the final moments.
It appears as though Tkachuk landed in the perfect spot for himself, as he led the Panthers to the Stanley Cup Finals in his first year with the team, and now, he'll look to take the next final step now that he's locked in for eight more years in Florida.
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