The 2025 Offseason thread.

[Kipper_3434]

Folks who wanna lock up Zary long term should be cautious. Mangiapane was a stud around here for a handful of seasons before entering a continuous decline. Injuries aside, he hasn't been good enough for a longer term contract. Unless, the aav is under 3m on a long-term deal, it's a pointless risk.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Originally Posted by Kipper_3434

Folks who wanna lock up Zary long term should be cautious. Mangiapane was a stud around here for a handful of seasons before entering a continuous decline. Injuries aside, he hasn't been good enough for a longer term contract. Unless, the aav is under 3m on a long-term deal, it's a pointless risk.

It won't be under 3m on a long term deal, c'mon.

I get that a bridge might make more sense given the injuries, but he is a more well rounded player than Mang ever was. (Stud for a handful of seasons?).

It will be way under Coronato, but anything around 5 longer term is great IMO.

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Kipper_3434

Folks who wanna lock up Zary long term should be cautious. Mangiapane was a stud around here for a handful of seasons before entering a continuous decline. Injuries aside, he hasn't been good enough for a longer term contract. Unless, the aav is under 3m on a long-term deal, it's a pointless risk.

I think you’re being a bit hard on Z- his only true negative is his injuries, which have perhaps hindered his developmental timeline. He’s done great for a youngster on a defensive squad, and when he breaks out, it will be huge. Mang was small, and not that great of a skater, which made his effectiveness wane when he wasn’t producing.