Seems to me the sliding tile puzzle that is this edition of the Calgary Flames has a pretty complete picture in regards to goaltending and defense. Aside from the early struggles of gio I think we are all pretty happy with the defense corps and goaltending.
What the problem is is a massive gapping hole in the forward picture. I'm wondering if the cost/benefit of putting Lindholm at center is a net negative for the balance of the forward grouping. It's good for Lindholm, he is doing perfectly well there and capable, but it's putting other players in a weakened position down the line up. And putting far inferior players into higher positions than needed.
Putting Lindholm back on RW with the Johnny and Monny puts Tkachuk and Backlund back together with Mangi. That was successful.
Gives Bennett and Dube a chance at 3rd line success together and puts the spare parts where they should be on the filler spots outside of the top 6 fw group.
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