For those Lindros doubters out there (and there are a few), I offer the following stats;
He's a career 1.2ppg player
He's a career 1.6ppg player if you factor in his PIM.
He gets to play with Sundin and Allison on the pp.
He's finally home, and obviously happy.
He signed a 1 year deal worth $1.55M - so this is not about his pay anymore.
He's a RFA for the Severed Heads - and is the chief reason we felt it was ok to let Richards go to the Shadowmen for a pair of first rnd prd picks.
Lastly, he will allow the Leafs to do something I've been praying for for years - convert Sundin back to the wing where he belongs. Not that Sundin is a poor pivot - far from it, but as awesome he is as a centre, Sundin really shines as a winger where his speed, power and hand skills are better utilized. Lindros in contrast is a pure center, with a higher calibre of playmaking ability than Sundin (or Allison). So, my hope is that the Leafs do the right thing, move Sundin over to Lindros' wing, and let the two work some magic.
Afterall, Lindros as a Leaf and Sundin on the wing are both items that we have waited for long enough.
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Actually, word is Ferguson is looking to have Eric play on the wing, so your scenario may not come to pass.
Personally, I think you should acquire Jason Allison too. There is something fitting about these two concussed and woozy players suiting up for the Severed Heads! ;-)
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