Elias Lindholm Represents Flames at NHL All-Star Game in Toronto

Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm is set to represent his team at the 2024 NHL all-star game in Toronto. Lindholm, a first-line center, was pleasantly surprised to receive the invite, as he is not much of an advance planner when it comes to his personal life. Luckily, he didn’t have any major travel plans that needed to be rearranged.

Growing up in Sweden, Lindholm idolized NHL players like Markus Naslund, Daniel Alfredsson, Peter Forsberg, and Mats Sundin. As a child, he would beg his parents to let him stay up late to watch the all-star game, and now, he is thrilled to be a part of it.

Lindholm’s uncertain future with the Flames will be a hot topic during the all-star weekend, as he is expected to be on the move before the March 8 trade deadline. There have been rumors linking him to the Colorado Avalanche, and it would be intriguing if Avalanche captain Nathan MacKinnon selects Lindholm during the all-star draft. Interestingly, Calgary-raised singer Tate McRae, who will be a celebrity co-captain, was spotted wearing a Flames jersey at a game in December, adding fuel to the trade speculation.

Lindholm recently ended a 15-game scoring drought with a goal against the Edmonton Oilers, which undoubtedly boosted his confidence before heading to Toronto. While some fans argue there were other players more deserving of the all-star selection, Flames head coach Ryan Huska believes Lindholm is an exceptional player in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.

As the trade deadline approaches, several teams have expressed interest in acquiring Lindholm’s services. The Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Winnipeg Jets are among the potential suitors for the versatile forward.

During his time in Toronto, Lindholm will proudly represent the Flames, but his future beyond the all-star game remains uncertain. Only time will tell which jersey he will be wearing at the end of the season.