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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
I just don't see Kadri as a 70 point player. Before last year his career high was 61 points and that is with getting lots of powerplay time with the Leafs. Now he could just be breaking out in his 30s unlike most players but I think he will likely revert back to the norm. A good 50 point producer with an edge.
As for Mangiapane he could be that player. But I am wondering if he will be able to produce as effectively being the main center of attention unlike last year where he was behind the best first line in the league.
It is possible but I think that the previous take was one where everything about the Canucks was bad and everything about the Flames was great.
Then again I am predominantly a Canucks fan.
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In his last 4 seasons with the Leafs he was 9th among their forwards for PP time per game.
I do not expect a repeat of last years numbers but he will be better than 50 pts playing behind Lindholm but ahead of Backlund on the depth chart. I mean his career average is 57 points per 82, and that was with limited ice time because of the depth at C on the teams he was on.
And Mangiapane will be the main center of attention? Huberdeau/Lindholm might have a say in that.