Flames gain:
Hanafin
- At the same place Dougie was when Dougie was acquired
Lindholm
- Better at face-offs than any Calgary player
- 2nd line center OR 1st line right wing.
- Given that he’s a playmaker, having him on the first line probably means that Monahan and Johnny with have higher goal totals. (synergy)
- Playing with Johnny should increase Lindholm’s point total, even if he has a weak shot. Johnny makes anyone play better.
Dougie’s bad penalties are gone
Dougie’s “issues” whatever they may be are gone
Ferland’s concussion worries are gone
Flames get younger
Flames have more ‘contract control’ (Ferland is UFA next season, Dougie is UFA in 3 years)
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