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Penguins' Anthony Mantha dilemma could be a 'trap'
TL;DR
The Pittsburgh Penguins face a dilemma with Anthony Mantha, who is set to become a free agent this offseason. His performance contributed to the team's playoff exit against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Key points
- Pittsburgh Penguins faced playoff elimination
- Anthony Mantha's performance was a contributing factor
- Mantha becomes a free agent this offseason
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The Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of reasons they failed to get past the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the playoffs.
Anthony Mantha was certainly one of them.
That has brought the Penguins to a point of dilemma: Mantha becomes a free agent this offseason.
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He's coming off the best season of his career statistically, putting up 33 goals and 31 assists (64 points) in 81 games.
"He has always graded out well as a play-driving forward, and analytics-minded GM Dubas clearly saw something he could unlock," Daily Faceoff's Matt Larkin wrote as part of a new article on Friday. "The question now is: does Mantha seek to hit the market and cash in on the best season of his life, or will he embrace the best fit he’s found yet during a turbulent career that has bounced him to five different franchises?"
Q&A
Why is Anthony Mantha a dilemma for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
Anthony Mantha's performance was a factor in the Penguins' playoff failure, leading to uncertainty about his future with the team as he becomes a free agent.
What are the implications of Anthony Mantha becoming a free agent for the Penguins?
Mantha's free agency could impact the Penguins' roster decisions and overall team strategy moving forward, especially after their playoff exit.
How did the Penguins perform against the Flyers in the playoffs?
The Penguins were eliminated by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the playoffs, highlighting several issues, including Mantha's contributions.