Is Dillon Dube poised for breakout season on Flames’ second line? yyc NHL CalgaryFlames
The bearded buzzsaw will start the season alongside prized free-agent signing Nazem Kadri and his sharpshooting friend Andrew Mangiapane. Whether that sticks for two periods or for several months, time will tell.
Mangiapane was among the NHL’s best breakout stories in 2021-22, racking up 35 goals. In the words of his close pal: “He’s relentless.”At his best, the 24-year-old from nearby Cochrane also plays a dogged and determined style. And he can really wheel. He’s arguably the fastest of the Flames’ forward fleet.
“Obviously, we still have to work on our chemistry as a line but he is a good player, so we’ll see what happens.” It would, however, be good news for everyone if he becomes a staple in that second-line slot. That would mean this tenacious trio has clicked.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“I think we’ve had some good moments, and then some moments where we just have to get used to playing with each other,” Dube assessed. “Every different guy has habits that you stick to, in a good way.
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