Anyone who has been paying attention will have noticed that Lindholm has been playing very well in Vancouver. Yes,he hasn’t been scoring a lot,but since he has recovered from injury,he has been a force in the face off circle and his defensive game is on point as well.

Lindholm is a hell of a player, most people just look at stat line but he does everything well. You have to realize that playing a few year's in the NHL takes it's toll, and he was just a bit beat up this year. Now he's starting to play the way he can play.

Can say similar about mittlestadt. A lot of people said hes a 3C and Colorado was foolish for nabbing him to fill their 2C hole to fix the johansen problem. Now mitts is centering the line that has carried them through round 1. Literally outperforming mackinnons line(because drouin is hurt and the jets are focused on silencing mac). The ammount hes stepped up for his first playoff games is genuinely impressive. I dont even think fans that were very familiar with him saw that coming, hes been a joy to watch in playoff hockey and its such a treat that we get to watch him more.

I think what people fail to recognize as well is just how significant this trade is with the disappearance of EP40. Imagine not having a centerman in Lindholm while EP40 is going through his current slump. Your next best centerman after Miller would be Blueger.

Lindholm has turned it on since the end of March. He has 4G-4A -- 8 Points in his last 10 games (Reg. Season + Playoffs) and is playing fantastic defensively and on faceoffs. Honestly, I think him resting up his end of season injury has done him wonders, because he looks like the player from Calgary a couple years ago.

This entire video rides on the distinct possibility of them being ousted in the 1st round. Remember, NSH had a 3-1 lead they pissed away to lose game 4. That series "should" have been 2-2 at that time, but it's now, 3-2 VAN. Vancouver isn't as much in control as people tend to think they are. I'm not denying credit to Vancouver for tying that game late, with little time and winning in OT. It was commendable. What I am saying though is, Nashville is more in control than the numbers appear to show right now, and they are going back home for game 6. All things considered, NSH "should" be up 3-2 in this series, but they are not. Those are the bounces. In short, just don't expect NSH to be doing VAN any more favours like that, and to be extra keen on making sure of it. Vancouver still has momentum, but game 6, is essentially must-win for them. A team with such little experience in playoff adversity as them, going back home to play game 7 against a veteran, and solid Nashville? Well, I don't like their chances in that showdown. So, ya, if Vancouver pisses this series away, and Lindholm leaves in the off-season, well, all those comments about overpay, will have been correct. Too soon to tell just yet. Edit: I should state, I'm not trying to rustle any feathers. Not trying to get a rise out of anyone with this comment. It's simply my take on it. I want Vancouver to win. We need at least 2/4 CAN teams moving on.......... I hope. 🍻

Lindholm was exactly what the Nucks needed atp. His experience and leadership on the ice has kept them in striking distance in all of the games of this series so far and will be huge if they get to round two and further.

We saw everything in game 4, a third string goalie, a hat trick, a Patrik Stefan, and a leaf worthy choke

bill payed in full in nashville in game 4.

I'm from Montréal, lived in B.C 7 years. GO CANUCKS GO!!!!!!

Just like when the islanders traded for Palmeri in 2021. Everyone was saying it was a horrible trade until he was a MONSTER in may and June. Dude killed the pens in round one and has been a consistent good player for us every since

I loved Kuzy, but he just didn't fit with Tocc's system for whatever reason. That said, not only has Lindy had some clutch goals, last game he was 75% on faceoffs. That is huge in the playoffs. Canucks love their set plays and those don't work unless you win the draw.

sucks to see my 2 fav teams eliminate each other in the 2nd round, but its gonna be a fun series

Round 1 four games in: 2 goals 1 A. All of his pts were turning points for the game. His 1st goal was to set the initial run of the first game, huge momentum swing. His forecheck that led to Joshua’s goal which was 12 seconds after they have scored the tying goal to take the lead. His pass to Boeser to get within a goal in game 4. Then we all know, his OT winning goal. He is very smart and matured player. Definitely need him for this post season run.

love how u kept some receipts of people saying over pay

After last nights game Lindholm is worth every penny. Your assessment is ahead of its time. He might be the difference maker in this series

I never doubt Lindy for sec I knew his usefulness will come and it did last game.

As a flames fan i couldn't be happier with the return. Lindy was completely checked out.

As a Flames fan, I'm really enjoying watching Lindy and Zadorov this playoffs.

On a different topic it’s unbelievable there’s been only 2 OT games in this year’s playoffs. I’ll bet there’s never been so few this many games in.

Am I in the twilight zone? In the NHL, (according to all media and fans), there is only one team that overpays their players and that team is the only team with salary cap issues. All other teams pay their players half as much and have plenty of cap space.

Kuz will become a fan fav wherever he goes, that’s just who he is. But I always liked Lindy and it’s kinda unfair to say he’s not worth it based on his regular season when he’s been dealing with trade rumours and then injury. Even his teammates said that he played completely different when he came back from the few weeks off- I think that comment came after his first game back against Arizona. I hope we can go far and see him make more impact.

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I was definitely losing out hope for the regular season but we all know this is when it matters to rise up. The line of Lindholm, Garland and Joshua have been clutch for us. Game one, Lindholm gets the puck on a great forecheck and Garland delivered silky passes on both the 3-2 goal in GM1 and the OT goal in GM4

After that goal...hard to argue..

No, YOU are awesome!

Lindholm is great, but Kuzmenko lives rent-free in my head

I'm a canucks fan, was all in since the 90's as a kid, 2011 ruined it for me quite a bit and when they blew it up I knew I'd have to wait, after last year's shit I was so ambivalent I couldn't care less...now, I still haven't watched a full game, just bits and pieces maybe, and wouldn't you know it? They're probably going to go hella deep, what a shocker...

Lindholm was always good when he arrived in Vancouver, in the faceoffs and defensively. Points wasn’t there, but now how he’s playing in the playoffs is making this trade look worth it.

the other thing with lindy is he is insanely good in his own end and awesome in the face-off dot. the guy plays a rock solid 200ft game which is why his value theoretically peaks in the playoffs.

Good analysis. At face value, it was still an overpay, but as a hockey trade gearing up for a deep playoff push, it makes perfect sense. His production so far isn't anything to write home about, but the timing is chefs kiss. Further highlighted due to Petterson going MIA. He also does all the little things right. As Nucks fans, we can't expect PPG year in year out. IMO, he's good for 40-45 points and would be perfect as our 3C. I hope he re signs at a reasonable price.

The 2 prospects didn't want to sign in van so it was trade them or lose them for nothing. But that last game made the trade worth it.

Should’ve included his insane assist on boesers second

Can you talk about this stars team ? Insanity !

Saw this video a mile away lol

People think that points are the only thing that matters. No, Lindys Defensive game and faceoff winning were the main reason we brought him in, sure the points are a good bonus from him, but where he shines is the defensive game and how good he is in the dot, especially in the d zone.

I am honestly surprised that not more hockey people have been covering the Canucks. Before the season expected to finish near the bottom or last in the season to the playoffs. It's like everyone is sleeping on them.

Would love to see more rangers content and your honest opinion of them after the sweep

Overpay in the NHL should Be Called a Mathew. Just like losing at home in the Playoffs for All Sports. Should Be called pulling A Maple Leaf. Lakers last Night Pulled a Maple Leaf losing at Home in The NBA Playoffs.

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This is definitely a win win Lindholm wasnt 100% whej we got him know u can tell his speed grittyness and dont quit attitude was worth the prospects and first

How about something related to the Canucks vs. Oilers in NHL history... only 2 meetings ever.

Kuz wouldn’t have done anything under tocchet. Lindholm has been great this playoffs and I’m very happy with the trade

Kuzmenko was a player Tocchet never trusted and was always going to be a defensive liability in how he wants to play. He may score more points and a number in meaningless games. But Lindholm is a way more complete and serviceable player in a variety of situations. I'd take the downtick in pure offense numbers if there's an increase defensive reliability any day.

I believe vancouver will inevitably win their series, but i dont think its gonna be as easy as everyone is making it out to be. They had a real good 15 mins the last game, sure, but that doesnt erase the god awful 45 they put up prior to that and almost got the series tied. They are also leaning on an unexperienced tendie which can go both ways in the playoffs. Its either gonna be a lights out tn, or this one i will probably go to 7. Hell of a series thus far

Go Canucks Go

He also setup boeser to make them go within 1

When suggesting overpay while speaking about the Canucks, you're talking about the wrong Elias. Lindholm is built for the playoffs, Petterson not at all.

At the end of the day what will determine whether it was worth it or not is if the Canucks go far or if he signs with them.

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He's a UFA on July 1 and I hope the Blues sign him and Zadorov(or Demelo off the Jets) then we'd finally have a team that can compete. Although giving up that much I can't see how they don't resign him.

I believe contenders do need to “overpay” to get the assets they need, but how they do in the playoffs determines how much of an overpay it truly was

The Lindholm trade was a big over pay for sure. It becomes less of an over pay if the Canucks go deep into the playoffs, and becomes even less of an overpay if they can sign Lindholm for the same kind of money he is making now. He definitely makes the Canucks a much deeper team and a threat to every other team out there.

Kuzy wasn't going to work out for the Canucks anyway. We're a systems team now, and he's a talent player. Almost uncoachable. Lindholm on the other hand, is practically a scientist.

I don't think I've ever heard a funnier joke than "the Flames won that trade" 🤣🤣

The player himself will confirm whether he was a good or bad trade, his on Ice Performance will be the ultimate test.

CGY didn't fleece VAN. Lindy got what all rentals have been getting for years. Canucks got Lindy to win the division and do damage in the playoffs. So far so good. CGY got what they want ans VAN what they want.

We overpay for Peterson at the moment

Overpay 😂😂😂

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I'm a huge fan of koozie I bought his jersey the year he came and I cheered for him right till he was traded but that's as far as it goes because everybody comparing Lindholm to him is a joke. With all these people seem to gloss over it and forget to tell you when they say that kuzmenko has scored more more than lindhome is the fact that half of cosmicos goals came against the shittiest teams in the league 32 and 31 in the league. And the last two goals he had in Vancouver were also against one of those bottom dwellers. So to be honest with you look Lindholm with a different perspective knowing this about Kuzies game. He's a great player but he's got more holes in his game than Lindholm is showing

So far, LIndholm is money in the playoffs.

Haven’t seen such a big hockey smile on the OT winner since no teeth Bobby Clarke.

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Been saying since the trade happened, Kuzmenko will score a bunch because there’s no pressure to win and no structure in Calgary

It was still an overpay for a rental. If he signs with Vancouver then it becomes a better deal.

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I still maintain Calgary got a decent haul for Lindy and it did look like the Canucks got screwed. But the final nail to determine that would be the playoffs. And I think people forget just how hard Lindy worked during the Flames' 2021-22 run. The guy put goals in 3 of our first 4 games against Dallas, and assisted in that crucial Game 5 where we were down 1-0 for so long. Most notably, who helped set up Johnny's game 7 winning goal? Lindy. Fires it on Otter, puck rebounds off to the corner where Johnny has it all to himself. The man may not be an All Star, but he doesn't give up and will be in the slot when you need him. We saw that in this most recent game. If Canucks go far, Lindy's grind is gonna contribute.

Not only that, Lindholm's 2-way game is way better than Kuzy. As a Canucks fan, we all love Kuzy, but the 200 foot game goes to Lindholm every day. He finished 15-5 in the face off circle as well.

If Kuzmenko wasn't working with Van's system then it's not an overpay. Lind has upwards of 70% in the faceoffs this playoffs, 2 goals and rarely turns over pucks. Kuzmenko was getting healthy scratched. Anyone who thinks it's an overpay isnt paying attention

I don't recall precisely but I'm sure many people said that there was a massive overpay for Jeff Carter when the Kings got him in 2012. What a bust he was for LA...

Overpay? There’s no way Kuzmenko would see the same ice time or be deployed in the same situations as Lindholm has been

It was a bit of an overpay. That being said canucks are usually overpaying while not even making the playoffs, so ill take it

Go Leafs Go! Go Leafs Gooooooooooooooooooh. Oh no.

Kuzmenko would have scored 10 goals by now

On a more serious note, Hughes is not a captain material.

Lindholm is great, but one piece in a hot/cold team like the Canucks is not Stanely cup ready. Even if we beat Edmonton & Dallas or Vegas, we'll never, ever beat the Bruins. I foresee a riot in Vancouver again!

Homer alert

Now is exactly why we traded for him

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The guy is walking away and that alone makes it an overpayment. I don't care what he does in playoffs. We're not getting far with Pettersson playing like crap. Lindholm refused 8 mill with Calgary at almost 30 of age. Basically we gave away kuzmenko, 1st pick, defensive prospect, another prospect and the 4th. Massive overpayment which with Patterson signing , possible hronek ( marshmallow) overpayment will come back to hunt us. Serves the management right for pressuring Bambi into signing the contract. Could've had him for millions less, trade him or give him qualifying offer. He wasn't going anywhere. Same as Lindholm, gave too much for a few months of renting the same. People are still fooled to believe that we can achieve to win the cup. That 4th game was the worst game I've ever seen from Canucks. Hughes was hit constantly, we couldn't do anything without him entering the o zone. That game alone was a proof that without Hughes at his best we're just helpless. Hat off for not surrendering and pulling an impossible. The management in opinion rushed thinking they can win the cup in one year after sucking for 10 and more years. They just want money, charging $2000 and more for one freeking ticket. The owner doesn't care about the cup.

Kuzmenko would of done nothing in this series. Would be 2-2 or even maybe 1-3. Amazing trade

It was a win win for both teams. Kuz wouldnt be seeing the ice in van in key situations. He is a great offensive player which will aid the flames. Im happy for the guy, hes such a good character. Its too bad we wont have the money to sign Lindholm after the season, but I think the Canucks always viewed him as a back up option if they couldnt sign Petterson

I see smoke and mirrors. Connor is a great goalie, but he’s not great under pressure, this is twice in a row now. The Jets’ defense is good but they can’t stop the juggernauts of the Avs or Golden Knights. Maybe some defensive restructuring is in order, they definitely scored enough goals to win most games

What? Lindholm is playing against Nashville. The guy will most likely disappear in the second round against Oilers like he did in 2022. Whether Vancouver overpaid or not for Lindholm is irrelevant.

STILL way over pay IMO. If Lindholm keeps scoring big goals in the playoffs and we aren't eliminated soon, then maybe it was an OK trade... but I'd still rather have Kuzy and my draft picks back

What a joke of reffing in the jets vs Avs series’s

I want the Oilers Canucks series and I want it to go to six or seven games, then I will cheer for whoever wins it in the WCF against I am assuming Colorado or Dallas. I want the Oilers Avalance rematch bad.

We overpaid Petey not this dude

Petey the softy is overpaid , 25 year old 11m next year and contributing like Ovi the grandpa

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If the Canucks don't win a cup here and/or Lindholm doesn't resign then it's a massive overpay, there's literally no other way to look at it. Him scoring a garbage (albeit clutch) goal doesn't change that. However, contenders overpay at the deadline to try and win, that's how the market has always worked. It can be an overpay and still be a good trade for the Canucks, they're not mutually exclusive. Flames are already happy with the return, if Lindholm works out and the Canucks are happy then who gives a dam if it was an overpay or not?

Bro stop getting your hockey iq from looking at goals and assists.... and ACTUALLY WATCH HIM PLAY!!!! for a FULL game. He's one of their top 3 players. he's doi g everyrhing right. The scoring will follow automatically if he continues to do these things. worth every penny. Vancouver won this trade by a landslide!!!

Lindholm was an overpay, and they did get fleeced. I'm not sure at all he'd be doing that well without his linemates. He's barely noticeable, and on the third line at that (his linemates sure are noticeable) and is losing mass face-offs. Something that was supposed to be his specialty. What he is doing, that mitigates all that, is he doesn't panic. No panic means timely goals. Timely playoff goals. If they win the cup, the rental was worth it.

Canucks have been terrible 5 on 5. The top paid guys have been garbage throughout these playoffs. Do something 5 on 5 and not on a PP or have an extra man

kuzmeko is shite. 13 of his 14 goals with flames came against non playoff teams. actually, they almost all came from games vs sj, ana, and ari. on the year i think he scored only a couple goals vs playoff teams. in spite of a rough start in van, lindholm is 10x the player kuz is and it has been shown and will be shown. too many pundits dont know jack. look at the goals vs real teams, look at adv stats look at history. yawn

Lmao, thinking Van will get past the preds they're lucky its 3 -1 for them preds are going to pump them next game.

mf scored 1 tap in goal based off of a nashville mistake + 1 floater that saros should have had and now he's not an overpay and canucks won the trade. ok XD

Settle down, the Cancuks had the easiest first round matchup in the West. Lets see how they do agaisnt Mcdavid and Draisital.

Theres a different level of fans which makes "media" weird. You have the casuals who know they don't know all that much, The casuals who think they understand hockey but haven't played or tried to learn the systems, and former players & true fans that understand the psychology behind trades and not just what the numbers mean. Guys who can identify holes in rosters. There's a lot more casual fans which is why their opinions are echoed more it seems, but i feel like any actual fan of the sport can just judge a trade immediately and know the winners and losers. Look at the rangers and Andrew Copp, Nobody understood why but the guy is a playoff dog. That definitely plays a factor into why a team needs him.