No matter how you want to slice it, 1.40 PPG average over 7 seasons is still impressive. I'm saying is that if he was just a little healthier and ended his career at age 35 with 1000 GP (extra season and extra 10-15 games average per season) and his career PPG was slightly higher at 1.2 PPG vs his actual 1.14, I think he'd easily be cemented at a top 5-15 player of all time. Apparently right now, there are some lists that have Lindros ranked in the 50s all time right now.
Or are you also somewhat implying that a Mack, Kucherov or Draisaitl type player has no chance at all in being in the discussions for the top 5-15 players of all time? I'm cool with that if you're consistent in that. I'm OK with Jagr/Crosby and Jagr edging out Lindros long term due to longevity with the amount of GP that is expected beyond 1000 GP.
It honestly does sound like we are kinda on the same page? I think you'd be more comfortable with Lindros in the 10-20 ish range vs 5-15 if he was healthier? I feel like some of your reasoning is a little strange, but I do believe we have opinion that is more similar than different.