We know that Kent Hughes dislikes losing players for nothing, but with the imminent return of Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and the defense being healthy throughout the organization, it was the right decision to make.
Lindstrom provided solid services to the Canadiens, but he fell victim to the team's defensive depth. On the Ducks' side, with the recent trade of Jamie Drysdale, they make a good move with Lindstrom.