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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
Lindholms’ departure will have a bigger impact on the defensive side of the puck. I don’t know that Sharangovich (or whoever) will be up to the challenge of the defensive responsibilities of a #1/2 C in the NHL.
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Absolutely. As disappointing as his offensive game has been, he still a very strong 2-way game that some just don't appreciate enough, IMO. If we assume, the Backlund and Kadri lines are best kept intact, the pickings get very slim at center ice and whatever the makeup of that line becomes, there's a high possibility it gets caved in defensively.