Former Flames Forward Lindholm Could Be on the Move Again

Elias Lindholm may be on the move before the trade deadline this Friday. Yes, you read that correctly. The 29-year-old was traded by the Calgary Flames just over a month ago to the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks gave up a big package to get him, sending Andrei Kuzmenko, prospects Joni Jurmo and Hunter Brzustewicz, a 2024 first-round selection, and a conditional 2024 fourth-round selection.

Several trades in recent days suggest that the market has fallen immensely. Had the Flames waited until this time to move Lindholm, they likely would have been forced to settle for a return far less significant. The ultimate proof of this may come if the Canucks do move Lindholm, as the package they receive from him could wind up being far less than what they gave up in the first place. At the end of the day, this move appears to be great asset management from the Flames and the polar opposite from the Canucks brass. To their credit, however, not many teams like to admit failure, particularly this early on. They deserve some recognition for admitting their fault and doing what they can to fix it before the deadline passes.