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Originally Posted by gvitaly
I don't understand all the Johnson talk. The fact that he was demoted doesn't really mean anything. Coronato was just demoted as well, I don't expect him to be asking for a trade either.
As for trading Johnson for Lindholm, why would Columbus take that risk? Are they a contender with Lindholm in the lineup? I don't think they are. If they really like Lindholm they could try to get him as a free agent, like they did with Gaudreau.
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There is a lot of pressure in Columbus to make the playoffs and a lot of pressure on Jarmo Kekalainen. Also, trying to hope on a player you feel is a guy you want to reach free agency is a really foolish plan because those players rarely make it. If Lindholm is traded I would say it is almost a certainty whomever lands him will get him extended.