I may be in the minority on this but I generally like the Flames at C.
Monahan and Backlund are good, Ryan is fantastic as a third line C.
Lindholm can play W, and did so at an elite level last year, playing with top linemates. Backlund and Ryan lose something when they are moved to wing.
Trying for a minor upgrade at C by deleting your top line winger was not a good decision in terms of overall asset optimization.
It is the wings that could be better. I love Mangiapane’s effort but if you want to slot him as a top 6 winger, that’s where you need a corresponding upgrade at C. I’m thinking, you know, Crosby.
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