Sportsnet now speculating that Lindholm has moved to the top of the UFA priority list for the Canucks. And in a lot of respects, it would be understandable.
He just ticks off a lot of boxes. He can play center or wing; takes key face-offs in both zones; can kill penalties, and drive a line offensively all by himself. The playoffs provided more than a glimpse of what he could do in a Canucks uniform. You can see why he's always in the Selke conversation.
Perhaps as important, is that he's insurance in case Pettersson continues to struggle. Lindholm could slot into a second-line center role if needed.
I don't know how the Canucks will do it.....but I think there's a decent chance he returns to VanCity.