At 25 years old, Charlie Lindgren is an intriguing goaltender prospect. In the Montreal system since the end of 2016, he has been solid in the NHL but is struggling in the AHL.
For a while, Lindgren was seen as a potential starter in the NHL. Most pictured him like a Cam Talbot — a backup that would do well behind a starter, signed long term who could be used as a trading chip to upgrade another position.
Turns out, as much as Lindgren shone during his time in the NHL, his struggles in the AHL makes him a curious case.