1) Most Flames fans know this now. 2) Whereas the 3rd overall pick would have been too much for Lindholm, you went all the way to the other end of the spectrum and suggested a trade where the return would be too little for Lindholm.

Take far more than Peeke and the 22nd overall pick to get Elias Lindholm out of Calgary.

The talks start probably with Sillinger as the replacement center to be completely honest.

A replacement center is not of much interest. If Lindholm is being sold it's to tank

I do t think anyone believed 3OA for Lindholm straight up. I'm pretty sure the author said it would need to be Lindholm + another asset I mean, it's possible ( dumb trades do happen) but the value on draft day is never quite equivalent to reality.

It's far more likely to be a Package of the 22nd and a prospect and a roster player. (Just not this package). He is more productive on a ppg level than Horvat and a selke finalist. Teams have very little risk with Lindholm which makes him easy to sell, but hard to replace.

Columbus will need to find a center upgrade so they don't waste 3 years of their prime contract years waiting for their 3OA to turn into a top line center.

Deal would far more likely involve in LA pick, Marchenko or Sillinger + something small.

If you don't want to involve picks, it would likely take both players mentioned above.

3rd overall pick was never on the table.