[Reign of Fire]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Short of a deep, profound love of Calgary and the mountains, why does Lindholm want to sign here?

He can get his money this summer no matter what - he only needs to play ball with a sign-and-trade.

No history of chemistry with Huberdeau. His linemate Toffoli is a 31 year old UFA who already isn’t fast.

No game breaking talents in the system - no matter what you think of Coronato, I wouldn’t gamble the prime my career on some college kid. Maybe if he had the hype or self-evident talent of Johnny Gaudreau, but certainly not for Cole Caufield 2.0.

The goalie might be broken, the other goalie is 160 lbs.

The other two best players are older than him, and he’s debatably the best player on the team. I’m sure he doesn’t lack for confidence, but I doubt very much Lindholm believes he can be the best player on a Stanley Cup team.

I guess we could overpay, but in a cap world, you’re only as beloved as your contract, and the easiest guys for fans to pile on are the ones with the fattest bank accounts.

All these arguments apply to Hanifin as well - it doesn’t serve either to extend here.

I didn't say they wanted to extend; I am talking from Flames point of view. Adding Lindholm to a stack of other over 30 players doesn't help Calgary. I was simply saying it only works for Calgary if they can move Kadri.