Quote:
Originally Posted by BrownDrake
Lindholm has been getting second line minutes and on the second power play unit. Over the past 3 seasons he has 17 less points than Backlund has playing 10 less games. IMO he has had worse line mates than Backlund over that period. He is 6 years younger than Backlund.
I am really happy we got Lindholm, I can’t see how he doesn’t become a 60 Point winger playing on our first line and getting more power play time.
|
I think Lindholm's offense will improve in the future. I don't think he's going to be a 70 - 90 point type guy though.
Honestly, right now, he's Mikael Backlund. Even if you just slot him in at centre, we've basically added another Backlund. We all know how valuable Backlund is and how he impacts the game not just on the score sheet.
You can't compare 40 points from a winger with 40 points from a two way centre. The impact from the centre is greater than the winger. It's why centres are a premium position relative to wingers. Some of you are way too hung up on the winger thing.
The Flames didn't miss the playoffs because they lacked another high end winger.