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Old 09-25-2018, 05:58 PM   #62
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Originally Posted by Leo View Post
Why does everyone want Lindholm on the top line I haven’t seen him do anything yet to deserve it automatically , right about now I’d rather have Neal, Dube , or Czarnik they all seem to be able to finish . I haven’t seen Lindholm do much unless I missed something crazy here
Were you watching him last year? Peters has a long history with Lindholm.

Why is he a good fit on the top line? Finishing, playmaking, puck protection, grit along the boards and in front of the net, hockey sense, can take right side face offs, is a right shot, good defensive play.

Why wouldn’t he be a good fit?

Czarnik is too small to play opposite Gaudreau, that line would never win a board battle.
Dube too inexperienced to play there yet and I’m not sure he’s ever played RW.

There’s 3 realistic options for that spot. It’s either Lindholm, Neal or Tkachuk. I don’t think anyone else makes sense.
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