I would take Monahan over Lindholm and should Monahan be gone Lindholm over Nichushkin. But if Monahan is gone then that would mean some GM jumped early to get him and Barkov is likely still available.
I would look at 4-5 other players before i would even consider Nichushkin i am not convinced he will stay long with the Flames or any other lower team unless they have some kind of miracle turnaround season.
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