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Originally Posted by Vinny01

Portzline is smoking something but says if Lindholm was willing to sign an extension in a Columbus the Flames only need to add a 2023 2nd to Lindy in order to acquire the 3rd overall pick. For context this is an article Julien Mackenzie wrote which is a mailbag. A fan asked about moving Lindy for the 3rd pick and what the add would be and Portzline:

“ In order to say what the “+” needs to be worth, we’d first have to establish how the players mentioned in the trade compare. Certainly, with the No. 3 pick, there’s some uncertainty, even though this is regarded as a strong draft through the top four or five picks. But there’d be uncertainty for the club acquiring Lindholm, too, because he’s an unrestricted free agent after next season. He’s eligible to sign an extension, and that would be absolutely key for Columbus. If he’s not willing to sign an extension, I don’t think the Blue Jackets would trade the No. 3 pick straight up for Lindholm. In fact, I know they wouldn’t. If he does sign an extension, it’s a trade the Blue Jackets could get pretty excited about, as Lindholm is not only in his prime (28) but has shown previous success with Gaudreau. We’ve seen their chemistry. It’s pretty impressive. So, if Lindholm were to sign an extension, I don’t think the “+” would have to be that massive. Lindholm (with a multi-year extension) and a 2023 second-round pick for the No. 3? — Portzline”

https://theathletic.com/4529070/2023...shared_article

That is absolutely bonkers and I love it. Let's go Conny!