I'd keep Lindholm. Even though he likely gets paid, so is everyone else these days. Larkin wants $9M+, rumours Matthews wants $15M.
Even though there are tons of stats out there it still seems that points is what you get paid. I find player who bring more to the table are typically under paid. Lindholm is on pace for around 70 points. I could see him being around $9mil maybe slightly less. For what he brings to the table, that is a good contract.
Everyone else can go.
Backlund, Toffoli and Tanev IMO are must trade, unless the return is bad. Flames fans and management always seem to be married to their players. Trade these 3 and I bet we can avoid a lengthy rebuild.
Other teams are trading long time players away who have been much more successful than the ones we are moving. I just don't get why this team won't. NYR have an advantage, but looking at the devils I would love to see our franchise be that deep with that many options and that much youth playing at a high level.
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