Lindholm was drafted four spots ahead of Horvat and has put up similar numbers in the NHL .
Carolina chose to go with a short - term deal for Elias Lindholm , signing him for $2.7 million per season on a two - year deal in August .
Elias Lindholm was drafted four spots ahead of Horvat and has put up similar numbers in the NHL .
Carolina chose to go with a short - term deal for Elias Lindholm , signing him for $2.7 million per season on a two - year deal in August .