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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
I think the poster you quoted meant "skater" as in every player who isn't a goalie. The poster was saying Tkachuk is one of our best players, not the fastest skater. At least that's how I interpreted it.
But I believe Lindholm is being underrated by some as I think he's probably our best player overall this season. I think his role in the success of the Gaudreau-Monahan-Lindholm line last year was underrated. It looks more and more like he was the key cog on that line, not Gaudreau or Monahan. In the last year whichever line he's been on has been our best line. That's a sign of a great player who makes his teammates better.
Lindholm and Tkachuk are the two most important Flames moving forward imo. I think Valimaki could surprise some people next season.
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If we're going by that, then I's say Tkachuk is Calgary's most important player going forward, and their future. Even more than Gio. Sure he's the captain, and he's been a solid one at that, but his time here is limited. Matthew has the game face, and the finish every team craves. Lindholm is a close 2nd.
I don't feel the same with Johnny Gaudreau. Moreso with Monahan. It's always felt as if Johnny's had one foot out the door since his name became recognizable outside of Calgary.