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Originally Posted by Bingo
Agree for the most part.
But it's not as simple as Gaudreau out Huberdeau in. Tkachuk is clearly a straw that stirs the drink, something that I honestly didn't assume when he was here.
But to the simple case ... Gaudreau is more darty with the puck on his stick, Huberdeau good distributing the puck.
Do the Flames lack the guy that gets into the open with an assumption of getting fed? Or is it a delay in chemistry?
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I’m a little surprised to hear that, are used to think that Tkachuk’s analytics pointed to him being a player who stirred the drink.
I know for myself, I always thought Gaudreau and Tkachuk were easily the #1 and #2 playmakers on the team, but doing it in completely different fashion. Obviously Gaudreau was the flashy one while Tkachuk was more power forward. Below the hashmarks, he was one of the best in league and could cycle as well as anyone. His half wall defense was excellent as well in starting the transition game.
I think it’s safe to say, the team misses both of these guys. Lindholm had a knack for getting into the quiet area and unleashing his one timer in the slot, but sadly, he’s turned into the default playmaker on his line. So we don’t get to see that wicked one timer as much anymore. Everyone should re-watch his 42 goal highlight reel again, the velocity and quickness of his release is truly a thing of beauty.