After a frustrating 9-10-2 start, the Flames moved Elias Lindholm from centre back to the right side of Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau on Saturday afternoon. Calgary’s pivot back to August’s “bubble lines” paid off quickly, too: they took a convincing 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. I have been, and remain, a staunch believer in Lindholm down the middle long term. I also realize, however, it’s not quite that simple with how this team is constructed and how they’ve performed.
Lindholm at centre
The benefits: Lindholm is an effective two-way player and, in my opinion, the team’s best option to fill the role of “number one” centre.