Ferland had an incredible 1st half of the season last year. He was on a 30 goal/60 point pace. Then the team started to implode, and he disappeared the last half. I love the guy, but wouldn't read too much into this hot streak. He's always been like this (as are most middle 6 wingers in the league).
Lindholm just seems to have a much bigger toolbox. Speed, skill, grittiness. Ferland has those attributes too. But Lindholm has a much higher hockey IQ, defensive game, PK abilities.
They are both good players and have different skillsets. But IMO Lindholm's talents are what's needed in the Flames' top 6 more so then what Ferland brought to the table.
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