We heard this same drivel when Sharangovich was acquired..
"Why would we trade for a healthy scratch"
"Why would we trade for a 70 point player for a 30 point player"
A large portion of fans seemingly have no ability to analyze a player past their most recent performance. Listen, I have been frustrated as all hell will Lindholm this year as well, but to just ignore what he has accomplished over the past five years here, and only focus on a half seasons worth of play is so disingenuous to the player he is, and has become. Even last year many were down on him since he wasn't a "point per game" center, but his analytics were still high end and he carried around Dillon Dube and Tyler Toffoli to career high seasons. His play this year may hurt his value ever so slightly, but I am willing to bet it's close to a non factor. He's a proven talent in this league. GM's don't hyperfocus on small sample sizes. In fact Giroux and ROR are perfect examples of these acquisitions turning their seasons around after a change of scenery.
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