When Matthew Tkachuk signs his new contract, it has the chance to be the largest deal ever signed in Calgary. Even if he doesn’t sign for the max eight-year term, Tkachuk will almost certainly carry the highest average annual value on the team. But Tkachuk’s cap hit isn’t the only thing ready to set a new standard for the Flames; he’s also poised to reset the team’s bar in another important area.
The financials
Due to the rapid evolution of the salary cap year over year, comparing AAVs apples to apples has become difficult. As such, looking at a player’s percentage of the salary cap has become a useful tool when discussing contracts.