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Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988
Mangiapane is a good player, not sure that anybody would argue differently. I would even agree that "he's close to graduating to an everyday second liner". But why are people ok with slotting him on the top line?
I think it would be tough to build a cup winning team with a career high 17 goal scorer on the top line and a career high 10 goal scorer on your second line, not even taking into account that injuries happen.
I guess it's ok if we plan on missing the playoffs again in 2022.
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I absolutely love Mangiapane and was even considering buying his jersey. I also would've signed this guy to a 7 year deal last year. But I completely agree with you that playing him on the top line is a bit of a reach. Not saying he couldn't do it, but this comes down to once again, abnormal slotting. Do we want guys playing above where they ideally slot or below where they ideally slot? I'd take the latter.
That's why I would have Mangiapane and Backlund together on the 3rd line. They would dominate other 3rd lines and give the team 15 minutes where they tilt the ice in the team's favor.