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Originally Posted by Ashes
And yes Lindholm's don't grow on tree's, but you can draft 2 Centers this summer if you have to, there are other options besides backing up the Brinks truck to anyone willing to stay in Calgary.
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How many centers have we drafted since Nieuwendyk? How many of them actually panned out other than Monahan and Bennett (who didn't even play C for us)?
It's easier to (re)build a team if you already have at least one established NHL center capable of carrying the load. It lets you make hockey decisions on the rest of your lineup instead of constantly reaching (and foregoing smarter decisions) just for the sake of shoring up the middle.
Bear in mind I am in no way advocating that Lindholm is our #1 for the future. I'm saying it's easier to get from Point A to Point B with a #1 that can bridge the gap.