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Originally Posted by bluejays
...I’m not thrilled with the return. He will definitely put up more points than last year given more ice time, but it’s not a deadline rental situation. They got Toffoli for a full season at his career high. I think most fans thought that would garner a bit more. I guess it didn’t and the flames pivoted to wanting someone to play to fill out the roster while also providing more youth until the inevitable Lindholm deal which will bring in more picks who will show up in a few years.
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No. The Flames did not "pivot." The plan was always to move players this offseason for younger players while keeping the team competitive. This looks like a step in that direction. And no, the Flames are not actively looking to trade Lindholm. They will most likely sign him to an extension.
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Anyway, I think a lot of fans are now self justifying but I don’t think it was a great return given he was at his career high and you get a full year of service at a cheap price. Not to mention a terrible free agent year. Thought things would’ve lined up well. Equivalent of a 2nd and a 3rd rounder. They do have to hit Lindholm out of the park.
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I think a lot of fans like you have this same astonishing short-term perspective in which the only thing you guys seem to think should factor into every decision was last year's performance.