The Calgary Flames made a much-anticipated trade Wednesday night, sending forward Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Andrei Kuzmenko, defensemen Hunter Brzustewicz and Joni Jurmo, a 2024 first round draft pick, and a conditional 2024 4th round pick.
Lindholm has nine goals and 23 assists through 49 games played so far, which is his lowest totals since he joined the Flames in 2018. He joins a Canucks roster that has taken the NHL by storm as they sit atop the league, tied with the Boston Bruins, with 71 points.
Kuzmenko played his first NHL season with the Canucks last year where he broke onto the scene and scored 39 goals, tying the team best last season. He took a step back this season with 8 goals and 13 assists through 43 games, but the Flames hope to rejuvenate the sophomore forward with a change of scenery.
