Elias Lindholm will likely be shifted from wing to center, filling in for Jordan Staal who suffered a broken leg during a preseason game Tuesday, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Lindholm will likely be shifted from wing to center, filling in for Jordan Staal who suffered a broken leg during a preseason game Tuesday, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Analysis:

So far in training camp, Lindholm had been skating on the Canes' top line with Eric Staal and Jeff Skinner, so a move down to the second line would certainly have a negative impact on Lindholm's fantasy value to start the season. Hopefully, the team finds another option for the No. 2 center position between now and Opening Night, allowing Lindholm to shift back up to the top line. Monitor carefully.