It's happening Vancouver, you aren't dreaming. The NHL-leading Canucks have acquired All-Star center Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames. Yep, recently extended General Manager Patrik Allvin is going all-in for the franchise's maiden Stanley Cup this year. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/darrendreger/status/1752862041067377037?s=49&t=C_bvRimUTCktVdyaeHwZLg'> </a></blockquote></div> <h2>Elevating Vancouver's Game: Lindholm's Arrival and Impact:</h2> Lindholm, 29, has nine goals and 32 points in 49 games this season with the Flames. Yet the former Selke Finalist has endured a slump, with just two goals and 15 points in the last 25 games. His contract inked with the Flames in 2018 packs a $4.85 million cap hit and expires this July, making him a pending unrestricted free agent. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/renlavoietva/status/1752866223157579998?s=46&t=o-Q0QckAboRGrsPBT1vFrQ'> </a></blockquote></div> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1752865556087132316?s=20'> </a></blockquote></div> Adding Lindholm gives Vancouver's lineup flexibility. Coach Rick Tocchet can keep the lotto line of JT Miller, Brock Boeser, and Elias Petterson intact while giving the second line a boost in scoring. Lindholm's proven his offensive chops with his third straight 50+ point season on the horizon. However, it's not just about goals for Lindholm; he's a two-way dynamo, consistently top-ten in Selke voting. That defensive prowess is music to Tocchet's ears, who values players who can contribute at both ends of the ice. Plus, Lindholm's style meshes well with Vancouver's game plan. Bonus: he's got chemistry with Elias Pettersson from their time together on Team Sweden in the 2019 World Championships. In Calgary, Lindholm was a top-line fixture, but finding the right fit has been a challenge since the departures of Jonny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk. Currently skating with Yegor Sharangovich and rookie Matt Coronato, Lindholm's off-puck skills shine. He's not about hogging the puck; instead, he's all about finding the open space for those high-danger chances, especially when paired with solid passers and playmakers. With 792 NHL games under his belt, Lindholm brings a wealth of experience to the Canucks' lineup, tallying 212 goals and 545 points, along with playoff success. <h2>Kuzmenko Headlines Flames Return:</h2> Heading the other way in the trade is winger Andre Kuzmenko . At 27 years of age, he is currently signed for this season and the next with a $5.5 million cap hit. However, his performance this year has been lackluster, with just eight goals and 21 points in 43 games. He's found himself benched multiple times and appears to be struggling to mesh with Rick Tocchet's system.