New playoff format gives Matthew Tkachuk a 'dream scenario'

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Late Wednesday night it was reported from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman that the 'Return to Play' committee has finalized what they feel should be the playoff format for the NHL's comeback, and if you ask Matthew Tkachuk, a potential match up down the line with the Blues would be a dream scenario for himself and his buddies.

First and foremost, the Flames would need to get passed the Jets in the first round (best of 5) series. Two teams who know each other extremely well, it would make for an entertaining series. However, if the Flames were to advance, a likely match up with the Blues would be on tap, and 'Chucky' had this to say on the proposal that is being voted on by the NHLPA and NHL later today.

"You're not going to come up with a scenario that's going to make everybody happy, realistically. I just want to get back to playing."@NHLFlames F @TKACHUKycheese_ weighs in on the #NHL's proposed 24-team playoff format @SportsnetBen @JDBunkis.

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