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Originally Posted by powderjunkie
The top 9 is funny - there isn't anyone you really want to delete. I think it's another reason for so much Gaudreau trade talk...b/c of all the other reasons, he's kinda just the easiest to let go of.
I think one of the biggest pitfalls of this team is deploying 3/4 of their best forwards on the same line. Only the most loaded teams do this, whereas most 'elite' players help to elevate the play of at least one role player. I'd like to see us spread the wealth...and see what Tkachuk does with a better finisher.
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Mangiapane's 17 even strength goals makes him a top-60 5v5 finisher in the league. I think a full season of Tkachuk - Backlund - Mangiapane will prove to be quite fruitful.