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Originally Posted by activeStick
Had to drop for a meeting, but to that point, some things I remember:
- He's talked through scenarios with Mang with actual examples like Pacioretty is done next year, so maybe a spot opens up beside Aho? Maybe Toronto wants to add next year if they end up moving Nylander out? But also mentioned the opportunity he has in Calgary which Mangiapane likes - he thinks he will get more looks on PP1, what if he gets a shot on line 1 with Chucky and Lindholm? Talks specifically about Chucky being very underrated as a passer and how Mangiapane is good at finding holes and converting.
- Talked about the risk of doing a 1-year deal and then getting injured, but also says if he can get 35 again next year, he'll command even more on the market
- Francis asked him if Canadian teams can even do anything about losing free agents and players to the American market, but I had to drop so missed all of that
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Sounds like a well thought out process. If I was Mangiapane I would bet on myself. His logic about PP1 and the first line is spot on. Back to back 30+ goal seasons allow him to get north of 6 million east on the open market. If he hits 40 goals he is probably looking at north of 7 million. Tough to leave that kinda upside on the table for anything less than close to 6 million at this point in time.