I would find it difficult to rank Mangiapane ahead of Poirer at this point. Look at what Poirier did in his first season of pro - that's a good start. Sure, he seemed to regress this past season, but unless that season turns into two consecutive ones, and until Mangiapane puts up a solid rookie campaign in the AHL, I just can't fathom what would make me personally rank Mangiapane ahead at this point.
I do think that Poirier's ceiling and Poirier's floor are both higher.
With that being said, I do think Mangiapane is a good prospect and I am eager to see how he translates and develops in the pros. He is more than likely in my top 10.
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