Flames Rumors: Expected Cost To Acquire Elias Lindholm Revealed

Acquiring Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames has become a topic of significant intrigue in the hockey world, with insights from The Athletic's Julian McKenzie shedding light on potential costs.

Lindholm's value in a trade, as outlined by McKenzie, hinges on a variety of factors.

Elias Lindholm gets the go-ahead goal late at the Saddledome! 🍿 pic.twitter.com/T8bYsrNjo6

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One possible scenario could involve a first-round draft pick, either accompanied by a promising but lesser prospect or paired with a higher-quality prospect and a lower pick.

However, the actual trade dynamics are intricately linked to Lindholm's contract status and whether he is open to signing an extension with his prospective new team.

This critical variable might sway the Flames' asking price as negotiations unfold.

Elias Lindholm makes it a one goal game again.

But the Flames aren't able to tie it.

Game over. 4-3 Canucks pic.twitter.com/MVoYy4lihX

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Several NHL teams, including the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, and Detroit Red Wings, have been speculated as potential suitors for the talented forward.

Each team possesses distinct assets and motivations, contributing to the overall complexity of Lindholm's potential acquisition.

So far this season, Lindholm has scored eight goals and 26 total points across 41 games played.

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