The Winnipeg Jets almost lost Keith Tkachuk in offer sheet battle
Photo credit: The Hockey Writers
The NHL is currently going through some offer sheet drama regarding former Edmonton Oilers Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway.
With that being said, Jets Latest is taking a deep dive into some of Winnipeg's iconic offer sheet battles.
The Chicago Blackhawks attempted to lure fellow star forward Keith Tkachuk out of Winnipeg. The Hawks signed Tkachuk to a five-year, $17.2 million contract. With Tkachuk having made a public trade requested just months prior, all talk of him re-signing with Winnipeg was over. But with the Blackhawks swooping in, it allowed Winnipeg to match the deal and essentially 'force' Tkachuk to play for the Jets.
The Jets matched the offer sheet in just six hours, blowing out the faint flicker of hope shared by both Tkachuk and the Blackhawks that he would have a change of scenery for the 1995-96 season.
Keith Tkachuk was a former captain and formidable Winnipeg Jet star. He played a total of 5 seasons with the Jets and laid the groundwork for a successful NHL career that debuted in the province of Manitoba.
source: The Hockey Writers
Exploring the Winnipeg Jets' History with Offer Sheets
Exploring the Winnipeg Jets' History with Offer Sheets
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