The handwringing over his next contract by some is puzzling. Though considering the source perhaps not.
Mangiapane's having a fantastic season but still on pace for under 40 points. Outside shot he passes that but this still ample opportunity to lock down a good young piece for who's capable of a breakout.
GrantedEV was lamenting how Polie of Nasvhille wouldn't have nickle and dimed Mangiapane, would've signed him long term immediately. Granted has previously praised the Calle Jarnkrok contract, so can safely assume that's what he was referring to. Polie of course only signed Jaarnkrok to a long term deal after a one year contract once his ELC was done... exactly the same as Treliving and Mangipane.
Treliving deserves heat for many things, playing hardball with a guy who had 54 NHL games isn't one of them.
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