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Elias Lindholm Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 24, 2023
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: First Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Dec. 2, 1994
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 194 lbs | 88 kg
Drafted: 5 overall, 2013 round 1 (Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes CAR)
Contract: $29,100,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $4,850,000)
In the final year of his contract. Pending UFA / summer 2024
The Flames second leading scorer in (22/23)
Half of his goals (10) came on the PP. Quick release in tight quarters. Catches pucks between the dots and provides results.
Moves well. Can drive play in transition but cannot be described as an elite play maker.
Reliable. Competes. Sound hockey sense. Used in all situations. Averaging 20:56 TOI. Wins 58% of his draws.
Off to an uneven start, defensively, as the team adopts a new d-zone coverage strategy that will take time for everyone to adjust to.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Calgary FlamesNHL80224264614
2021-22Calgary FlamesNHL824240826122
  • Compete/Consistency: 85
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 99
  • Penalty Kill: 78
  • Power Play: 99
  • Physicality: 64
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 78
  • Shot: 87
  • Skating: 88
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality