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Originally Posted by GioforPM
It's not a question of Eichel v. Lindholm. I'm assuming they have to trade Eichel, so the question is what's the best return? In respect to Calgary, is Lindholm better than Tkachuk as far as cost, production, fit, team need? Tkachuk can't play centre, costs far more, produces less on a consistent basis. But he's 3-4 years younger, so it really depends what they want to do in the next short while.
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Buffalo was able to shift Reinhart to C this year and they also have Cozens, and Middlestat up the middle. Tkachuk doesn’t produce less on a consistent basis they both have exactly 175pts in the last 3 seasons with Lindholm playing 2 more games.
I won’t be convinced that Lindholm makes more sense as a centerpiece for the Sabres vs Tkachuk. Tkachuk is a far more marketable name, has star power, and will be the mouthpiece for the Sabres if they trade him there. Maybe Tkachuk goes there then signs his QO and leaves but I don’t see Lindholm going there, lasting his 3 years and then taking a modest raise on a reasonable termed deal.