[TheoFleury]

It's the eve of the season opener, lots going on but I wanted to see what CP thinks of this kid. I'm personally a huge fan, I think he has some serious skill and great wheels. He also possesses a very nice shot and good vision. In my eyes, I think he could very well be the future 2C of this team, and not just by default, I think he's going to force the issue. I think Sutter likes him too, that's why he's kinda hard on him. Could also see him possibly being our top line rw. Or maybe just shifting around the lineup where ever is needed. He's kind of a jack knife player in my eyes, he could work in a lot of different roles, depending on need. He's a guy I'd be really uncomfortable with them including for Eichel honestly.

So what's his upside in production? I notice a lot of people seem to put mangiapane ahead of him but I think it's because maniapane is a bit further ahead of the curve. Once they hit their prime, I think Dube will be recognized as the more valuable hockey player, and I really like mangiapane.

I can honestly see 20 goals and 40+ points as soon as this year. That would be huge for this team because he's likely starting out on L3 and maybe pp2. I see him generating lots of buzz this year and opening up some interesting options for the team going forward.

In his prime, and maybe even as soon as next year, I see him as a 25 goal 55+ point player who is going to be part of some big moments. Maybe even higher, I'm not sure. I just see something special in him. I think the scouts hit a homerun here and he will become part of our new core going forward

Thoughts?