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Originally Posted by GioforPM
I hyperbolized, but if the other parts are equal and Lindholm is the sticking point, then it’s not far off. I think Buffalo is going to need a centre, just to have a team on the ice.
What you are saying is, if the Flames give up the other pieces they can’t possibly give up Lindholm. I’m saying it’s not that simple a conclusion to draw. Though I myself might not do that deal. And Treliving, with Lindholm maybe his best trade acquisition ever might not either.
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I am not saying what you implied at all. The package is not the same if you swap Monahan and Lindholm from the ask. In addition to that anyone following the situation would understand Lindholm is unlikely to be a player the Sabres covet as he helps them now and they clearly want to be in the basement this year at least but likely more. Lindholm is a highly valuable asset but he brings immensely more value to a team that is trying to win and to be quite honest doesn’t beong near the same value to a team who would be under the floor if they moved out Eichel’s salary and a team that didn’t expect to realistically compete while Lindholm is a bargain contract in his 20’s.
Lindholm makes very little sense for a Buffalo team dealing futures and I highly doubt he is a piece they are demanding. That is the point.
Here is an example of the point I am trying to make:
Flames offer: Monahan, Coronato, Valimaki, 1st (unprotected)
Buffalo - “we really want Lindholm”
Flames revised offer: Lindholm, Kylington, 1st (lottery protected) and a 2nd (conditional on Eichel playing 20 games)
Revised offer makes less sense for the Sabres but not a deal breaker for me. I just am not giving up the true assets they want which is likely our top prospect, unprotected pick, and younger more proven Dman. I just wouldn’t simply swap the veterans out and if Lindholm is the ask the true assets the Sabres covet in terms of futures are greatly reduced.