The Calgary Flames were informed by their top Wing, Matthew Tkachuk, that he had no interest in resigning a long-term deal. They found a quick suitor in Florida, who gave up a lot to get the forward, but in the brief time we are looking at this list, it seems to be well worth it.
In the only season to date that Tkachuk played for the Panthers, he set a career-high in 109 Points and was a Second Team All-Star. Tkachuk also led Florida into the Easter Conference Finals, and was the playoff leader in Penalty Minutes (74) and Game-Winning Goals (4).
Tkachuk was awarded a Second Team All-Star, was third in Hart voting, and even received Frank J. Selke votes as the best defensive forward.
He might have only been a Panther for one year as of this writing, but it is one of the best of any winger in franchise history, and for a team that has such a brief history, Tkachuk belongs here.
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