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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Yeah and you can argue that his best seasons of production are based on playing alongside Gaudreau. Last season is what you get from him when he's not propped up by an elite winger. Still good player but he reverts back to the 20 goal, 60 point player he is. I don't think a team could win a Stanley Cup with Lindholm as their top center. Flames couldn't get past the 2nd round with him centering two of the best wingers in the NHL.
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Devils advocate but the Flames still have an elite winger who scored over 100 points a season ago in 21-22. Who didn’t play with Lindholm for most of last season.
The Flames post season woes that same season weren’t down to the top line really. It was goaltending and poor defence, with the situation room making a contribution as well.