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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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I think we need to talk about size and leverage.
Lindholm is very good down low and on puck retrieval, I think that's one thing that's going to really add to this team as at some points last season it just wasn't there.
Also while Ferland is an inch taller and about 16 pounds heavier, Lindholm is just a better skater and a lot more creative offensively.
If the NHL is moving towards skill, speed and creativity, I think that this move points the Flames more in that direction.