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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
I suspect you’re right. But fact is Ferland has scored more with less ice time and significantly less PP time. Yes he had better linemates but from what I have seen of the numbers, Lindholm spent majority of his time with high quality linemates in Carolina.
Different stratospheres? Guess it depends how you are defining your stratospheres but I don’t see a problem in suggesting that Lindholm needs to continue to improve for the Flames to take a step forward. Lindholm has yet to prove he is much of a goal scorer and it’s not because he hasn’t been given opportunities.
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Ferland is 26, Lindholm 23. We will probably see some progression with Lindholm, but Ferland is already in his prime. I don't mind the trade-off of getting younger, as long as the cap hit turns out to be reasonable.
In any case, I would place a bet that beginning in the coming season, Lindholm will perennially outscore Ferland.
As far as Ryan goes, I would be fine with him centering the 4th line, as long as the cap hit is consistent with that role, although I fear he may get third line dollars.