Dillon Dube and Andrew Mangiapane were arguably the top players in the NHLFlames' first simulated game at training camp. Now these two youngsters have a chance to be Calgary’s X-factors against the NHLJets. (via EricFrancis)
“I think we are going to be dangerous coming up here,” said Mangiapane, a relative unknown nationally who could change all that starting Aug. 1.
An undersized sixth round pick who was on pace to score 20 this year, Mangiapane’s work ethic has made him a fan favourite who does plenty to create offence by way of a dogged determination in the corners and the neutral zone where he’s adept at stealing the puck.It has earned him top six billing on a deep Flames team, and makes him a shining example for Dube, whose consistency has been his bugaboo.
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