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Originally Posted by dammage79
The sell point for me on Lindstrom wasn't necessarily the big 5 (skating, shooting, IQ, defense, playmaking) but it was the the rankings on things like scoring 5v5 and zone entries. Ranked 1st in both.
That's playdriving center stuff.
What the 17/18 year old kid needs to learn is how to slow the game down from the half boards to the goal line. He's an energetic badger out there but rarely takes time to see the ice and the unfolding play.
He'd be a perfect pairing for a smooth pair of mitts in Hinzek. And they'd make up one meaty line.
Lindstrom is still tops for me. Even with the the aspects of his game that need work. To me it's perfect things need work but the things that make the foundation of a great player are there and very ready right now (skating , compete, shot).
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I think this is why you'll see Lindstrom/Catton go higher than most are predicting. Lindstrom could easily go top 3 if a team thinks he's got all the tools and it'll translate well to the NHL. Honestly he reminds me a bit of Byfield but more skilled, might take a few years to refine his skills in the AHL but could be a steal if he's there outside of the top 5.