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Originally Posted by Hackey
Lindholm isn't even in the top 20 centers now. I can only imagine when he's still here at 38 years old. Huberdeau, Lindholm, Kadri can be the oldest most expensive line in the league.
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NHL Network disagrees.
20. Elias Lindholm, Calgary Flames
Lindholm had 64 points (22 goals, 42 assists) in 80 games last season, the fourth time in five seasons he's scored at least 20 goals. The 28-year-old led Calgary forwards in ice time per game (18:39), short-handed ice time per game (2:18) and was third in average power-play ice time (2:53). He won 55.7 percent of his face-offs, including the sixth most wins (857) in the NHL. Lindholm led Flames forwards in blocked shots (50), had 42 takeaways and was 10th in voting for the Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the best defensive forward.
"He's a 200-foot player," NHL Network analyst EJ Hradek said. "You can use him in all situations, he can kill penalties, he can obviously help you on the power play, you can use him late in periods, early in the game. You can use him everywhere and that's a big plus."
This is just one list. There is numerous other lists out there that have him ranked within the top 20. Also in the last 2 years two of his wingers have gone onto have career years playing alongside Lindholm. In my opinion he is very much in the top 20 as far a centers are concerned in the NHL.