Lindholm's got 10 points in his last 9 games, including 4 goals.

Guy had a rough start to the season but he's been easily the Canes most noticeable forward since coming off his injury.

He's got a ton of skill and is starting to come into his own. Scoring at a 55 point pace over a full season.
- BINGO!

I hope that this switch in fortunes is the real Lindholm. But until he repeats this performance I'm going to remain a wee bit skeptical.

I was referring to Hall as a cancer you asshat.

Sadly I have seen the effects first hand far to many times.
- Wildschwein

Cancer or Necrotizing Fasciitis?

Cancer or Necrotizing Fasciitis?
- leonkennedy

Various forms of what the Doctor called "cancer". They haven't been particularly specific.

I had fully expected him to be a 60+ point C by this point in his career. I'm glad to see his offensive game picking up but I must still admit to being somewhat underwhelmed by his progress thus far.
Now watch him put up 60+ next year and make me eat my words.
- Wildschwein

I mean, it's not impossible. Keep in mind he's played on a Canes team that's lacked elite scoring punch (aside from Skinner when he's going). With their D corps rounding out and the team's offensive talent starting to find their groove, I think you'll see an uptick in his production.

Lindholm along with Skinner, Aho, Rask, Teravainen and Staal are now a solid supporting cast of forwards to whatever elite talent they can procure- either through the draft this year or through a trade. Considering their assets, they've got the pieces to make a 3-for-1 happen if they can find a team that's in need of D (Colorado, Toronto, Dallas, etc).

Various forms of what the Doctor called "cancer". That haven't bee particularly specific.
- Wildschwein

Phew. Ok good. Cause if you had seen the second one lots, then I would be worried you are living near ground zero for the bacteria that causes it....make sure you use your hand sanitizer.

I notice he's even producing when shorthanded. Fair to assume that his defensive game is still a strength?
- MaximumBone

Definitely. Biggest thing is the physical edge he's playing with now. He always said he wanted to pattern his game off of Forsberg but now he's actually doing it.

I hope that this switch in fortunes is the real Lindholm. But until he repeats this performance I'm going to remain a wee bit skeptical.
- Wildschwein

Oh for sure, I still think if he's a 50 point guy with good defensive play and a physical edge, I'm happy with him.

Sure glad we didn't take Nichushkin like I wanted to, though.

Oh for sure, I still think if he's a 50 point guy with good defensive play and a physical edge, I'm happy with him.

Sure glad we didn't take Nichushkin like I wanted to, though.
- BINGO!

So originally you wanted to pick Nichushkin and then you wanted to trade us Pesce for Yak.

I hereby nominate you for Flames GM. Move the (frank) over Treliving.

So originally you wanted to pick Nichushkin and then you wanted to trade us Pesce for Yak?

I hereby nominate you for Flames GM. Move the (frank) over Treliving.
- Wildschwein

Everybody was stunned Nichushkin was falling so far that draft.

Christ it's easy to forget they're only 22. Forgot Nurse was in that draft too.

Definitely. Biggest thing is the physical edge he's playing with now. He always said he wanted to pattern his game off of Forsberg but now he's actually doing it.
- BINGO!

Glad to hear that! I'm pleased that this is how a number of Swedish forwards have taken their games. Guys like Landeskog, Forsberg, Lindholm and Rakell help create a nice contrast to this generation's less physical guys (Wennberg, Nylander, Nyquist, Zibanejad, Arvidsson, etc).

Oh for sure, I still think if he's a 50 point guy with good defensive play and a physical edge, I'm happy with him.

Sure glad we didn't take Nichushkin like I wanted to, though.
- BINGO!

Funny cause I was hoping Lindholm would fall to Edmonton's spot

Everybody was stunned Nichushkin was falling so far that draft.

Christ it's easy to forget they're only 22. Forgot Nurse was in that draft too.
- BINGO!

So he was! Seems like so (frank)ing long ago now.

Funny cause I was hoping Lindholm would fall to Edmonton's spot
- MaximumBone

I think we'll be better served with Nurse in the end, especially since we have the Canadian equivalent (production wise) of Lindholm in Nuge.

I think we'll be better served with Nurse in the end, especially since we have the Canadian equivalent (production wise) of Lindholm in Nuge.
- Wildschwein

Yeah, I don't lament the fact that we got Nurse. In hindsight, this organization probably would've ruined Lindholm as they don't seem to do well with coaching Swedes.

Yeah, I don't lament the fact that we got Nurse. In hindsight, this organization probably would've ruined Lindholm as they don't seem to do well with coaching Swedes.
- MaximumBone

(frank)ing hard to handle Swedes. Save a Swede and draft a Finn.

I think we'll be better served with Nurse in the end, especially since we have the Canadian equivalent (production wise) of Lindholm in Nuge.
- Wildschwein

Coulda had Pesce

Or Shea Theodore, I guess.

I hadn't heard. What was the rumoured deal?
- Wildschwein

Was out so couldn't post this

Edmonton Oilers :: Oilers had deal for Halak https://t.co/q7kSGRvhXH

— The Fourth Period (@TFP) March 24, 2017

Doesn't say for who but they had a deal in place but Snow nixed it bc he couldn't get another goalie to play for the AHL team

(frank)ing hard to handle Swedes. Save a Swede and draft a Finn.
- Wildschwein

Need more Swedes!

Coulda had Pesce

Or Shea Theodore, I guess.
- BINGO!

Meh. I happy with the BBC.

Need more Swedes!
- RatedR80

Swedish D, yes.
Finnish F, also yes.
Swedish F, no.
Finnish D, no.

Simple draft rules to live by.

Was out so couldn't post this

Edmonton Oilers :: Oilers had deal for Halak https://t.co/q7kSGRvhXH

— The Fourth Period (@TFP) March 24, 2017

Doesn't say for who but they had a deal in place but Snow nixed it bc he couldn't get another goalie to play for the AHL team
- DDM-Coga

Huh. I wouldn't have been opposed to this, especially since Halak would have been exposed and perhaps claimed by Vegas anyway.

Was out so couldn't post this

Edmonton Oilers :: Oilers had deal for Halak https://t.co/q7kSGRvhXH

— The Fourth Period (@TFP) March 24, 2017

Doesn't say for who but they had a deal in place but Snow nixed it bc he couldn't get another goalie to play for the AHL team
- DDM-Coga

Would have loved to have him...sure beats sitting LB as opposed to letting him get more games played in the AHL

Swedish D, yes.
Finnish F, also yes.
Swedish F, no.
Finnish D, no.

Simple draft rules to live by.
- Wildschwein

Agreed unless of course you get a chance to draft the next Forsberg...but that goes without saying

Huh. I wouldn't have been opposed to this, especially since Halak would have been exposed and perhaps claimed by Vegas anyway.
- Wildschwein

I wouldnt have been shocked if Salary was retained too.
It would have been an OK gamble to get if he was under 3m after retaining salary.

Maybe that was a Davidson trade since the talk was happening prior to the deadline

Agreed unless of course you get a chance to draft the next Forsberg...but that goes without saying
- RatedR80

Nope. Pass on him for the next highest ranked Swedish D. Can't go wrong.