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Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL
Some Flames fans really, really, reaaaally don't know just how good Mangiapane is and how valuable he is to the Flames.
Disappointing really.
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Oh, he is a good player, but I dont think hes as good as some Flames fans really really reaaallly pump him up to be.
In my estimation, Mangiapane is found money as a 6th round pick. And he's given the Flames a solid chip at the poker table to make improvements elsewhere.
Id much rather move him and Kylington for a player like Dumba than moving Hanifin, who's younger and at a more weak position (Defense needs to be built around Hanifin, Andersson and Valimaki whereas we have an abundance of LW and LW is and easy position to fill in any market).
Also add in the fact that he almost was a hold out when he had zero negotiating power and you just know this is going straight to arbitration.
My POV is, hes older than Bennett and will get paid, just don't think its the Flames that should do it.