I have a hypothetical question for you guys - If Vancouver asks for Mangiapane in return for J.T Miller would you consider it? Of course I would try to acquire the player for future assets first, but that's why it's a hypothetical scenario, and a tough decision.
First of all I think Mangiapane is great, and I don't think the Flames should be looking to trade him. I do think we have an interesting situation in the off season where we have to sign 3 of the top LWs in the game.
Both Mangiapane and Miller have a year of team control after this one. Mangipane is getting paid significantly less this year, but that might change next year. As far as production goes I think Miller averaged much higher PPG as far as his last few seasons, but Mangiapane seems to produce more chances at even strength. In that case it comes down to positional need, and Miller is a center.
What do you guys think? will such a trade make the Flames better or worse? Also what do you see the Flames doing when it comes to the cap crunch this summer? The Gaudreau, Tkachuk, Mangiapane, and Kylington raises are not likely to be covered by Zadorov, Gudbranson, and Pitlick being replaced by league min guys.
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