For some reason, I thought this thread is about Mangiapane but turns into a Backlund whipping. Maybe Backlund deserves his own thread. He was on par to be a Selke nominee until the wheels totally fell off the Flames this past season. I think he's a typical Sutter 3rd line center. I think he's fine as a 3rd line center for the most part and when he's a beast, then he's underrated and is a 2nd line center.
As for Mangi, I definitely like him as a Flames long term wise.
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