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Originally Posted by 868904
Ferland's skill is severely underrated. I don't think he has hit his career high.
i think most NHL execs would take Lindholm over Ferland because like Peters says, Lindholm touches so many parts of the game.
Lindholm is much more consistent a player but I think Ferland has the higher skill when it comes to offense.
Flames fans who hate the trade keep overlooking the player control aspect. Ferland is UFA next season. Lindholm will be under multi year control. The hats the big thing for me that tips it in favour for the Flames, they get more controlled asset at a premium position.
I selfishly hope Ferland doesn't like it in Carolina and signs back in Cakgary next summer.
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All this discussion in the Reaves thread about needing a tougher player who can actually play....they had that in Ferland. OK, not as intimidating but very physical. He wasn't consistent but was improving every year and I don't think we saw the best of him yet. Supposedly there were concerns about his next contract but I don't recall any discussion of that on this board before the trade, but suddenly it's a huge issue.... Last time I checked it was a good thing for players to get better and if they deserve to be paid then better you pay your own than pay a premium for someone else's. I'm just having a tough time with that rationale for trading him when he was such a unique and useful piece for the Flames.