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Originally Posted by sureLoss
Blue Jackets experimenting with Laine centering Gaudreau and Marchenko at the last couple of practices.
Reminds me of the times when fans suggested they convert Iginla to center.
Anyways looks like BJs still struggling to find a top line center.
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There is something I have been thinking about recently as it pertains to Lindholm. We all need to remember the reason the Hurricanes dealt him to the Flames in the first place was a dispute on his extension with the Hurricanes. He ends up signing his long term deal with the Flames and fires his agent in year 1 of the deal when he broke out as a top line talent. Recent rumors are the Flames know what it takes to keep him and he is not budging from his stance. I assume Calgary is around 8.5-9 and Lindholm wants 9.5-10.
If/when the Flames extend Backlund they have 2 of their top 3 centers signed for a couple of years. Does it make sense for the Flames and Jackets to come together on a Lindholm for Sillenger ++ deal? The Jackets get a center who they can likely sign if they are willing who has chemistry with their top player. The Flames add a young center to their lineup who still projects to be a second line type with third line floor and likely some other solid futures. Calgary avoids paying the massive extension to Lindholm and get pieces for the future but also players who can help now so not throwing in the towel