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Originally Posted by Textcritic
But this focus on points also neglects the Monahan + Gaudreau factor. Swapping Ferland out—a player who ONCE scored 20/40 while playing on the top line—for a player who has done it consistently with lesser players is definitely a big upgrade.
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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Well Lindholm has never scored 20 goals, much less done it consistently.
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Originally Posted by Textcritic
Prior to his breakout year last season on the top line, neither had Ferland.
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Who were you referring to in your earlier post that had consistently has scored 20/40? I assumed Lindholm.
Flames only win this trade if Hanifin and Lindholm improve form where they are today. It is an OK bet to make IMO. But let's not inflate their accomplishments for the sake of defending the deal.