The rumor is confirmed with the Capitals regarding Anthony Mantha and the Canadiens could be involved in the case
We reported earlier this week a rumor suggesting that the Washington Capitals would be very interested in getting rid of the last year of forward Anthony Mantha's contract.
Well, this rumor is now confirmed, as the organization has openly informed teams of the Quebecer's availability on the trade market. According to informant Frank Seravalli, the Caps would even be willing to include a sweetener to conclude a trade.
Given the Montreal Canadiens' interest in potentially repeating a "Sean Monahan" type transaction, absorbing the last year of a contract for an interesting asset, the Montreal organization has been linked to the 28-year-old player.
In 67 games this season, Mantha accumulated 27 points, including 11 goals. However, he had more interesting stats last year, when he amassed 23 points in 37 games, and 38 points in 43 games in 2020.
In addition to receiving an interesting contribution to absorb Mantha's contract, the Canadiens could have a quality asset for the next trade deadline, if the latter has an interesting season next year.
My colleague William Nadeau from Habs et NHL brought up this proposal, would you make this trade?
TO MONTREAL
-Anthony Mantha
-2nd round pick
TO WASHINGTON
-Future considerations
Credit: The Score & HabsetLNH.com
| POLL | ||
Would you acquire Mantha and a 2nd round pick in exchange for future considerations? | ||
| Yes | 118 | 68.6 % |
| No | 54 | 31.4 % |
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