The Usual Suspects
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Main reason to trade for him now would be to get the eight-year deal at a lower AAV, with the thought you could buy out the last two years or so if needed (see: Severson). Using that as reference, I still think this is a bit of an overpay. Sillinger (a recent top 12 pick), Mateychuk, the ‘24 1st round pick all seem too rich for a pending UFA. Ceulemans or Chinakov, Peeke/Knazko/Svozil/OBH, and a 2nd & 5th or 3rd & 4th (plus even Bemström and Bjork/Berni) aligns more properly.
If a 1st is involved, ‘25 or beyond makes more sense as well. Might not be everything Calgary wants, but it would be the most equitable for Lindholm given his ability, age, and contract status.