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Originally Posted by Goriders
People talk about getting rid of him. But honestly how do you replace his production?
I wonder if the flames could win a game without him. Scoring is not a strength of the team.
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No chance the Flames win without Gaudreau. This team would be so offensively challenged without him. I remember watching the Dube-Lindholm-Tkachuk line attempt to be this team’s first line and they failed miserably. Then with 1/3 of the season left, Sutter moves Gaudreau up to that line and the complexion of that line changed. It was like night and day.
Just to further illustrate my point:
Lindholm’s goal totals without Gaudreau (20-21): 40 games - 9 goals
Lindholm’s goal totals with Gaudreau (20-21): 16 games - 10 goals
Lindholm’s goal totals with Gaudreau (21-22): 4 games - 6 goals
So as everyone can see, Gaudreau with Lindholm is without a doubt, a deadly combination.