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Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe
As for Lindholm - I don't have an explanation for why he is not really working at centre. I mean, he has nights where he seems like the defacto 1st line centre on this team, and then stretches where he seems invisible. I think Darryl will continue keeping him where he is though - don't think he is going to convert him to the wing.
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A couple of things:
Dube is coming off a hat trick while on Lindholm 's line so that trio is good and hopefully continue (especially Dube's strong play).
I was watching clips of Lindholm and if you're asking why the offense isn't there (because he is working out well imo at centre duties) as much, I notice his offense is tied to him shooting. Not only goals but a lot of his assists come from his being in a shooting position (respecting his shot and release).
Maybe that's a function of being a winger but Tkachuk as set up man and Lindholm getting into spots to shoot should work.
I recall Darryl saying many times how he liked Swedish trained hockey players.
I also agree about Gaudreau. I think Darryl knows where Gaudreau can be deadly on the ice - what he can be successful at and what isn't a realistic expectation. Gaudreau getting his first hat trick should be vivid for how Johnny played that game. Almost getting 4th goal against Quick.