We are certainly missing a top-6 winger, that’s for sure.
Lindholm’s strengths are defensive game and strong finishing ability. I don’t see Toffoli ever being a fit for his line, and Lucic is certainly less than ideal. Lindy with Chucky and Johnny worked so well because Lindy would help recover the puck in the defensive zone, and Chucky and Johnny would break it up the ice with Lindy trailing and finding open ice. As bad as Lindholm has looked this season, it’s also that they haven’t found a combo of players that play that way - and I don’t think it’s wise to try and make Lindy change his game. Tree needs to acquire another strong transition winger that can lead the rush up the ice.
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