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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
One guy that I think needs more props is Eat Bread. I always looked at him as a guy that was easily replaceable, even out of place at times earlier this season. But he looks way more comfortable lately, made some nice really simple plays tonight.
Man, the depth of this team this year is awesome.
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I 100% agree with this. When the Flames drafted him, I thought he was almost a waste of a pick, and was going to be a career AHL'er. When he got to the AHL, I started thinking that there might be something there after all, and he has legitimate upside. Then I saw him last year and half of this year, and felt he was so easily replaceable.
Mangiapane is helping the Flames win. Not just the odd time he scores now, but he seriously makes strong plays on almost every shift out there, and he seemingly never takes his foot off the gas. He's an NHL'er, and I believe he is capable of quite a bit more as his development progresses. Will be fun to watch how good he becomes, and what his role will be. His development so far reminds me of Paul Byron... but has out-scored Byron at every comparable level at comparative ages. I am definitely paying attention to this kid a lot more again, and I am becoming a big fan of what he is bringing every night. He is on a trajectory right now to become a more offensive player than Paul Byron, which should make people (like me) who thought it was a mistake to waive Byron that year happy again.