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Originally Posted by transplant99
Over the last 4 seasons, Lindholm averages 41 pts per 82 games played and is 23 years old and a controllable asset for at least 3 years.
Ferland averages 29 per 82 games played and is 26 years old and a year away from UFA.
Elias Lindholm is a large upgrade offensively, and there simply is no argument otherwise.
Flames lose some size for sure, but that is all they lose when comparing the two.
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Not to mention, Lindholm is a top 6 right hand shot (which we lack), and can play center which is a more important position. Even if he plays mostly wing for us, he still provides that depth and ability for when injuries hit. That's huge.