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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Well, I included the new players into my consideration. And I suspect that Backlund at C with Mangiapane contribute some goals. Also Dube is a goal scorer - wait and see.
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Well, this year, Backlund hasn't been producing much offense in a top 6 role, same for Mangi.
Dube is a goal scorer in the minors getting top 6 minutes. He's done little offensively in the bottom 6.
At the end of the day, the Flames offense from the bottom 6 is likely as responsible for their large deficit in goal differential as the top 6 decreased production.
it's been a total team effort, and will require a total team effort to improve.
I agree that adding 2 new top 6 players is a step in the right direction.
But I'll need to see those results before I anoint the team with 2 first lines and 2 3rd lines, which is generally what the top Stanley Cup contenders have going for them.