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Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames
Yeah you are very optimistic... Saying we shouldn't get excited about a prospect who is almost a goal per game and 2 PPG. Oh and currently the CHL player of the week.
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I think New Era is just trying to be realistic here. The chances that Mangiapane will become an impact player in the NHL is quite low. The chances of him playing more than 5 games in the NHL next season is probably near 1%. Playing at least one season in the AHL makes way too much sense for Mangiapane.
Gaudreau came directly to the NHL, 3 years after he was drafted. Mangiapane was only drafted last year. Plus Mangiapane is not a special player like Gaudreau.