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What is with the hate for Mangiapane?

The kid has been a scorer all throughout his career. He profiles as a scorer. Just because he is on the "fourth line" doesn't mean he's a no talent plugger. He's on the "fourth line" because the coaches are making him earn more ice.

I thought he has been one of the better forwards during this stretch and that explains why Peters is giving him more ice lately.

Obviously the kid is used in the shootout lots in the AHL and has had some success. I'm sure Huska has let Peters know what type of player Mangiapane is and the type of success he has in shootouts at the AHL level.

The kid is earning the coach's trust and is getting more and more ice time.

I don't understand why so many think he has no skill. His skills are evident. He lacks size, but he's super competitive. He gets knocked down easily, but he pops back up fast and re-engages. He's had some good scoring chances and hasn't finished, but the skills are clearly there. How many Flames have been able to score a goal like he did against Vancouver?

I bet Mangiapane would be more effective on the powerplay than Bennett and Ryan and even Backlund.