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He was one of the best value deals in modern free agency, but the Pittsburgh Penguins let Anthony Mantha go after one season with the team. No one knew

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor Hellebuyck trade could open Devils' Stanley Cup window

The New Jersey Devils' trade for goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday afternoon is a potential game-changer for the organization's long-term outlook.

Will the Hellebuyck trade be the Devils’ only big move this season?

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck saga ends with trade to Devils

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NHL News / All About The Jersey / October 12

Ottawa Drops Devils in Penalty Fest, 4-1

Welp. That wasn’t good. Just trying to tell myself it’s still only game 5, but this team is sloppy, soft, and disorganized. The first escalated quickly and turned into mostly a penalty fest – in fact, they spent more time up or down a man than at 5v5 with the Devils racking up 9 minutes and the Senators taking two minors.

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New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 11

Anthony Mantha may already be on the outside looking in for New Jersey Devils

One of the main complaints at the end of the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season was Anthony Mantha's disappearance. Mantha, who set a career high in goals with 33 in the regular season, recorded a single assist in a six-game series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New Jersey Devils News / Pucks and Pitchforks / October 9

Patience is a virtue that Anthony Mantha deserves with the New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils had to know a slow start was in the cards. They are trying to build chemistry with a much-improved forward unit, but improvement brings change, and change brings lost momentum.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

New Jersey Devils 2026-27 Player Projections: Anthony Mantha

The New Jersey Devils are facing a ton of pressure heading into the 2026-27 season. They have a strong team, but last season, they crumbled and missed the postseason after a solid start.

Detroit Red Wings News / Viral Sports News / September 11

Former Detroit Red Wings Forward Has Died

Former Detroit Red Wings forward André Pronovost, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and the grandfather of one-time Wings first-round pick Anthony Mantha, has died at age 90.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 16

Red Wings Nearly Brought Back Anthony Mantha This Summer

Anthony Mantha has certainly had some ups and downs over the course of his 11-year NHL career. Even though his best showing came this season, it took a couple of weeks into free agency for him to secure a two-year, $9.5MM pact with the Devils, a price tag and term that came in below expectations.

NHL News / The Win Column / August 4

Who are the most memorable one-season-wonder Flames?

Throughout history, many men have worn the red of Calgary. Most stay for several years, with a smaller group seeing out their entire career in Alberta, such as Mikael Backlund.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 21

Anthony Mantha: The Habs may have avoided another Patrik Laine-type situation

Anthony Mantha has signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. In Montreal, there was talk that he was a player who might have interested the Canadiens.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

UFA Forward Says He Waited for Offer Call From Canadiens… 'They Never Did.'

Anthony Mantha waited for call from Canadiens: 'They never did'

The Montreal Canadiens had genuine interest in signing hometown winger Anthony Mantha this offseason — but ultimately let the pursuit die quietly. Mantha, a Longueil native, confirmed the talks himself during his introductory Zoom call after signing a two-year deal with the New Jersey Devils.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 19

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The Canadiens Saw No Hughes For Mantha

Out of the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge: The week’s hot topics, served without sugar-coating or concern for bruised feelings. This week, we look at the Anthony Mantha situation and some possible reasons why the Canadiens ultimately passed on the big winger.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Anthony Mantha Can Revitalize Devils’ Top Six

On Wednesday morning, the New Jersey Devils announced yet another major move, signing Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract. General manager (GM) Sunny

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

As expected, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their leading goal scorer, as Anthony Mantha agreed to a deal with the a Metropolitan division rival.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Devils sign Anthony Mantha to two-year contract

One of the most notable NHL players available in unrestricted free agency is finally off the board two weeks after the July 1 opening of the free agency window.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 13

Pros And Cons Of Montreal Canadiens Potentially Signing Anthony Mantha

Could unrestricted free agent winger Anthony Mantha be a good fit in the top six forward group for the Montreal Canadiens? There has been recent speculation that the Canadiens have been in contract talks with Mantha, but as of late Monday afternoon, nothing has been confirmed.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 12

Free Agent Profile: Anthony Mantha

Most years, the leading scorer to actually make it to the open market in a UFA class is typically highly coveted. Generally, within hours of the market opening up, that player has secured a long-term contract and a nice raise on whatever he was making the season before.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 13

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

This year's unrestricted free agent market was especially grim in terms of top-tier talent and difference-makers, but there were still some useful players available.

Oilers sign Colton Dach to two-year extension

Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

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NHL News / Dose.ca / July 12

Hope for those who want to see Anthony Mantha in Montreal

Why is Anthony Mantha still a free agent? According to reports, the answer is clear: because the player wants a longer contract than what teams are willing to offer the big forward.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 11

3 Free Agency Fits for Anthony Mantha

Free agency day has come and gone, but there are still quite a few key players who haven’t signed with new teams yet, and one of the most interesting is Anthony Mantha.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Let's take a look at three intriguing NHL UFA's who are still available on the market and are looking for homes for the 2026-2027 season.

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Anthony Mantha may need to prove himself yet again

It didn’t take long for a good chunk of the NHL’s 2026 class of free agents to get snapped up, as teams acted quickly to make sure they got “their guys” before anyone else could.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Buyer Beware When It Comes To Anthony Mantha

Forward Anthony Mantha has all the tools to be an NHL star. He has size, can skate, and has good hands and vision. But for much of his career, he has been maligned for never playing with a ton of heart and for disappearing when games matter most.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 6

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming an embarrassment

NHL's goalie interference problem is becoming leaguewide embarrassment

Replay review in sports is supposed to fix things. It is not supposed to make things more difficult or even embarrass the league. But the NHL's attempt to legislate goaltender interference is proving to be a major problem for the league, and everybody is getting tired of it.

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hit with big suspension for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin

Penguins share big Sidney Crosby update amid injury recovery

Penguins acquire Elmer Soderblom from Red Wings for draft pick

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