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Originally Posted by stemit14
I’m sure he has had time with McDavid but, when you consider the adjustment that’s made in virtually every third period, he probably only gets to play on a line with him for at best 2/3 of a game. Add in the fact that the oilers run the first powerplay unit for 1:40 of every 2:00 powerplay and Mangiapane is getting every fewer opportunities. I agree it’s a little bit hyperbole on my part but I think it’s pretty common at this point for players to sign with the oilers thinking it will be a great opportunity and it fizzles out since the oilers always revert back to the McDavid with Draisaitl for half the game setup. The rumour was that Howard was willing to sign with Edmonton because he would get to play in the NHL this year and likely on a line with either McDavid or Draisaitl. I’m sure no promises were made but I bet the idea was used to sell him on being willing to sign.
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I'm just looking at minutes played with everyone on the team. McDavid is, I think, his most common linemate this year. Overall, I imagine his total minutes are down from previous years because of what you correctly point out. And when your minutes are down you score less.