Colorado Avalanche Rumors: Analyzing the Anaheim Ducks as Trade Partners
By Ross Sellers
Hampus Lindholm
I would love to see the Avs find a way to acquire Hampus Lindholm, but the likelihood is just not realistic.
Lindholm is the type of defenseman that teams build franchises around. He has the potential to be a 40-50 point producer every year that plays in every situation, and impacts every aspect of the game his team plays.
Lindholm can quarterback the power play, but he can also be the defenseman that starts in his own zone more often than not.
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This season alone, Lindholm is second on the team in ice time at 22:01 per game, and he also starts 51.2 percent of his shifts in the defensive zone. Lindholm also has a 53.6 Corsi-for percentage, which is good for second on the team*. He is only on pace for 15 points, but he missed 13 games earlier this season.
And, the best part about it is that Lindholm is only 23 years old. Basically, Lindholm is the type of defenseman that teams don’t willingly trade, the offer has to be amazing, and I’m just not sure that the Avs have what it takes.