The Daily: Would Red Wings Consider Mantha?; Guimond Still Perfect

Mantha is also 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, and had physical moments this season for Pittsburgh. Could he fit well with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.

But before anyone starts down the road, let’s roll out the negatives associated with pursuing Mantha. His career has been marked by inconsistency and disappointing stretches. He hasn’t had back-to-back 20-goal seasons since 2017-`8 and 2018-19 with Detroit. This season simply could have been a career season.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now has reported Mantha wants to stay with Pittsburgh. And the Penguins are interested. However, they may be reluctant to give him the multi-year deal he wants because they are in a pseudo rebuild and want to make sure they have roster spots available over the next few years.

The salary projection for Mantha on a new deal would be in the $5-$6 million range.

Obviously, there are several reasons why a Mantha-Detroit reunion is unlikely, starting with the history between the player and the Red Wings. But after 10 years out of the players, they are in a position where they must consider every opion — even a return of Anthony Mantha.

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