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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski
Gaudreau - Lindhlom - Tkachuk is CGY version of Marchand - Bergeron - Pasternak.
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I actually do agree with this comparison. Lindholm was actually compared to Bergeron by Geoff Ward who use to coach in Boston. Although I think Lindholm is the better offensive player and I think his play style is actually a little closer to a Jonathan Toews than Bergeron IMO.
Tkachuk is definitely the Marchand of the group. A lot of heaviness in both their games, both are #### disturbers and play drivers.
Gaudreau by default is probably the Pastrnak of the group. Not the most apt comparison. But regardless, I think Gaudreau is the best play driver/playmaker on the team and draws the most double teams and opens up space for his linemates. I don’t think he’s the trigger man on the line though, I think that honor goes to Lindholm.
Lot of skill, talent and some 2 away ability on this line which is somewhat comparable to the Boston trio. They don’t have the same goal scoring capability, but they can create a lot of plays on the rush, they can generate a lot of scorinf chances on the cycle and they draw a lot of penalties. So ultimately, even though both lines may be unique in their own way, I think the Flames trio have the potential to be as high end as the “perfection line.”