🎙️ With hockey ramping up this month, Karoline and Maria cue up a rerun of last season’s Elias Lindholm breakdown. The refresher hits different now that he’s healthy and coming off a strong finish — and might be the centerman Boston has hunted since No. 37 retired.

🚨 Why this rerun matters

* Lindholm arrive last summer and looked more like himself late.

* If that form carries into October, Boston’s top line and PP could stabilize fast.

🛡️ First impressions (redux)

Maria: “Faceoff dynamo vibes — and the Bruins have missed that.”Karoline: “I’m not comparing him to Bergeron… but the bumper looks right.”Moe: “He’s a bona fide 1C candidate who won’t cost you defensively.”

📈 Strengths

🎯 Faceoffs: Career ~53.5%; last season ~58% — huge for OZ draws with Pasta.🧠 Two-way center: Once 2nd in Selke voting; can play 200 feet without bleeding chances.📍 PP bumper fit: Finds soft ice, deflects, and finishes; helps unstick static units.🤝 Top-line ready: Proven running mate for elite wingers (à la Gaudreau/Kachuk year).🔒 Structure-first hockey IQ: Seamless with Boston’s center-as-third-D philosophy.

📉 Weaknesses / Watchouts

📉 Underwhelming counting stats last year (~44 pts) and a –14 on a gutted Calgary team.⏱️ Chemistry clock: Expect ~10–15 games to really gel with new linemates.⚡ Not a burner — relies more on reads, positioning, and timing than raw pace.

💭 Where does he fit?

* Likely 1C between Pastrňák and Zacha to start; defensive conscience for Pasta.

* PP1 bumper to quicken puck movement and add a high-slot threat.

* Top-six anchor that lets Coyle/Zacha slot into better matchups.

🧠 The big questions

* Does the first-month test (10–15 games) show real line chemistry?

* Can he lift the PP from “putrid” to merely average (or better) quickly?

* Is this the post-Bergeron template Boston can ride all season?

💬 Quotes & chaos

“Faceoff dynamo.”“I’m not comparing him to Bergeron… but.”“The power play was putrid.”

🔮 What’s next

🏒 Camp lines: Look for Lindholm–Pasta reps and PP1 bumper reps.📊 Early bar: ~55%+ faceoffs, cleaner DZ coverage, visible PP pace uptick.🛡️ Next episode: Nikita Zadorov profile as the blue line gets bigger and meaner.

🐝 Programming note: New episode next week; enjoy the Lindholm rewind and tell us if you think October Lindholm matches the guy we scouted last year.

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