"With the Maple Leafs in search of more secondary scoring behind the likes of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander, Matthew Knies and Bobby McMann, GM Brad Treliving could turn to one of his former players back during his time with the Calgary Flames in forward Andrew Mangiapane. After all, Mangiapane appeared destined to be a top-six forward following his breakout 35-goal, 55-point campaign back during the 2021-22 NHL season."
"However, he hasn't come close to that level of production ever since, failing to reach 20 goals or more than 43 points in each of his past four years. More significantly, despite being given quality minutes with the offensive juggernaut Edmonton Oilers team featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Mangiapane has yet to regain his scoring touch and is on pace for just 10 goals and 20 points this season, which would be his lowest totals since back when he was a rookie in the league."
The Maple Leafs have shifted toward being buyers after a late-season resurgence and seek secondary scoring behind their top forwards. Andrew Mangiapane once scored 35 goals in 2021-22 but has not matched that production since. He has failed to reach 20 goals or exceed 43 points in each of the past four seasons. Despite playing with elite linemates on the Edmonton Oilers, Mangiapane is on pace for only 10 goals and 20 points this season, figures that would be his lowest since his rookie year. The Leafs should prioritize more proven, consistent additions with clearer playoff value.
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