He adds to a contenderI don't like him on the RW
Even if he were shooting at his career average he would be on pace for 26 goals while getting zero powerplay time.. He's an elite even strength player. Can't complain about him to date. I'd attribute his slow start in large part to Backlund being MIA for the first 30-35 games of the season.
Could you imagine how him and Mangiapane would be producing if Calgary had a legit top 6 centre?
Like a guy who's been a 0.75-1 ppg player regardless of linemates; this team would be something else.
Not saying it's something I'd kill to have happen, BUTCould you imagine how him and Mangiapane would be producing if Calgary had a legit top 6 centre?
If Gourde didn't have a super rich contract that extended until 2025, that would be unreal.Not saying it's something I'd kill to have happen, BUT
Mangiapane - Gourde - Coleman
is an absolute dream of a line. Just a pure identity, defense, scoring, everything line. Just Mangiapane, centre Mangiapane, and Defensive specialist Mangiapane on the same line. It's the closest we could ever get to the long-standing questionof if a team of Mangiapane's would win a cup
If Gourde didn't have a super rich contract that extended until 2025, that would be unreal.
But with our cap situation, perhaps a Jared McCann would be a better choice.
Imagine all of all that treliving managed to steal Pitlick from them. The worst possible.I really don't think Seattle is moving 2 of the actually good players they ended up with.
Do you mean Francis managed to steal a pick from TrelivingImagine all of all that treliving managed to steal Pitlick from them. The worst possible.
He is a volume shooter. He is 3rd behind only Johnny and Tkachuk. Last year he had more shots than stamkos lol.Dude looked absolutely snakebit for the first 30 games or so hitting posts and missing empty nets, meanwhile his linemate Eat Bread just burying every loose puck that bounces onto his stick. Nice to see him finally heating up and more comfortable though.
He is the epitome of the type of player we were known for, and the type of player I love on my team.I was wrong about Blake Coleman (going back, not recently). The guy is a gem and I have utmost respect for what he's doing on this team (with little PP time and 2nd line minutes). 25 goals, +26, 4 SHG. Just incredible to be honest.