Much like both Backlund and Bennett, Dube has been better at centre than the wing. Granted, it has been only a small sample size where he has lined up there, as the Flames have been a very healthy team.
He also seems to benefit a lot from chemistry. He has been excellent with Mangiapane anytime they have played together, but there is no opportunity for a 5v5 lineup with those two. He has also looked good on the Monahan-Toffoli line, but started losing his defensive assignments and got benched.
I think that he is just going through some growing pains, and there is a decent opportunity to be the 3C with this team next year, which is perfect slotting.
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