Can't be happier with the trade, better than any expectations I had for Lindholm. The only other prospect I would rather have form Canucks is Lekkerimäki, but even then you can make an argument we need the defensive prospect more (yes over Willander).
Kuzmenko is a cap dump from Canucks side but a coveted asset form the Flames side, this is a classic case of not fitting in with the coach and loosing confidence. He is highly skilled PP guy, if Monahan can get a 1st, Kuzy will get us even more at next trade deadline with 50% retained.
This has potential to be franchise changing trade, and that is exactly what you want from trading your top player
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