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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Well, we disagree. Lindholm has scored less in every season and plays a lesser position. he's arguably better defensively, but we don't even know that, in the context of the different roles. Defence as a centre is way harder.
Even if Lindholom scores more this year, with a crystal ball the GMs would take the guy who's been a scoring machine every year for 6 years versus the guy who only blossomed after being traded, and who cracked the 16 goal hurdle only last year.
Is he having a better year than Monahan this year? In goals, yes. But GMs aren't so shortsighted as to think this year is representative of either player.
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I mean their job is to project and evaluate players. Monahan developing faster is neither here nor there and doesn’t change the equation for me. Anybody scouting Lindholm vs Monahan over the past 1.5 years would likely notice that Lindholm is faster, grittier, better defensively while being as skilled. In short he’s the better all around player while not sacrificing skill or offense.
Frankly I’m surprised more people wouldn’t take Lindholm over Monahan. Lindholm and Tkachuk have surpassed Gaudreau/Monahan over the past 1.5 years. It’s strange to me that some Flames fans can’t see it.