[TheScorpion]

Yeah I think Mangiapane has certainly shown himself to be someone with high-end puck skills. He's a good finisher. He's also demonstrated an ability to succeed with a variety of different linemates — we've seen him thrive both with Garnet Hathaway and Matt Tkachuk — which suggests to me he's smart enough to adapt his play style to suit the strengths of the guys he's with.

He needs to continue playing with his pace and tenacity. Mangiapane's coaches have raved about his motor. He arrived in Latvia and Gallant trusted him immediately. Gallant is a very demanding coach who has a real appreciation for workmanlike, versatile players.

I don't think Mangiapane is a system player because he's been effective under three different coaches and while playing on a variety of different lines. With Ryan, Backlund, and Lindholm as his centres, we've seen the exact same very effective two-way forward.

He's also managed to avoid significant injury to this point. You have to be cautious about anyone's durability but Mangiapane isn't a guy who's one step away from being too slow for the game. How would he age? I'd posit he'll be just fine, but I don't have much to go on, there.