Episode
Mantha to Canadiens? Risky but Rewarding
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 78
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Summary
Montreal Canadiens eye Anthony Mantha as a top free agent target, with rumors swirling of a five-year, $6.5M deal after his career year with Pittsburgh—33 goals, 64 points in 81 games. While his talent and fit for a top-six role with a playmaker like Demidov are undeniable, his age, injury history, and the challenge of repeating that output make this a high-stakes gamble. A shorter contract might be wiser, but Mantha’s prime timing and elite production could force Montreal’s hand—watch this space. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8554f3ab5d4ec71d