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Anthony Mantha News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Flames Hoping Mantha Can Continue Boosting Trade Value

Anthony Mantha has been everything and more that the Calgary Flames organization and its fan base could have asked for. The 30-year-old got things going with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in his Flames debut, and hasn’t cooled off since.

Calgary Flames News / Dose.ca / October 10

Top-5: A Gordie Howe hat trick for Mantha in his Flames debut

There were only five games in the NHL yesterday. And there was plenty of action nonetheless! The Canadiens blanked the Leafs in their opening game at the Bell Centre thanks to a sublime performance by Samuel Montembeault, but otherwise, what does it look like?

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 9

Canucks’ Miller fights Flames’ Mantha after hit injures Kevin Rooney

JT Miller made his presence known in a physical and eventful Vancouver Canucks season opener on Wednesday night, as they faced off against the Calgary Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 27

Could Anthony Mantha be stapled to Jonathan Huberdeau this season?

The Calgary Flames are 3-0-1 in the preseason, and yes, while it is still pre-season, the games have been exciting to watch. New players are trying to make a name for themselves, while veterans work on gaining chemistry with linemates and getting their legs back after a long summer.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 23

The Calgary Flames would like newcomer Anthony Mantha to shoot a ton this season

While the NHL’s regular season is still a couple of weeks away, the pre-season is here, and fans get to watch all different types of players wear their favourite team’s jersey for the first time.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Flames’ Anthony Mantha vocal on Ryan Huska challenge

The Calgary Flames made some interesting moves this summer as they commit to a bit of a rebuild. Calgary went about adding some veteran talent to the roster in the offseason.

NHL News / Washington Hockey Now / September 19

Old Capitals Teammates Glad to Have Vrana Back on PTO

Only several Washington Capitals players remain from the 2018 Stanley Cup-winning team. Winger Jakub Vrana is one of those talents. He is aiming to rejoin his old club and reunite with his old Washington teammates.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 9

Draft study emphasizes past emptiness of Red Wings' prospect cupboard

A study of a decade of NHL drafting succinctly displays exactly how little Steve Yzerman was left to work with upon his arrival as GM of the Detroit Red Wings in 2019.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 3

What Anthony Mantha brings to the Calgary Flames

Free agency opened up July 1 as usual and throughout the entire league over $1 billion was committed to contracts. The Calgary Flames – and general manager Craig Conroy – played things safe not going too scorched earth on any signings.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flames sign Anthony Mantha to one-year, $3.5 million contract

A veteran with a scoring touch is on the move once again. On Monday, the Calgary Flames signed forward Anthony Mantha to a one-year contract. Per Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the contract will have a $3.5 million cap hit for the 2024-25 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Calgary Flames Sign Anthony Mantha to 1-Year Deal

The Calgary Flames have signed winger Anthony Mantha to a 1-year, $3.5-million deal, according to Eliotte Friedman. The 29-year-old Mantha is entering his 10th season in the NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Buyer beware: NHL free agents that teams should avoid this offseason

Not every player will be worth what they are signed for, however. So let us take a look at four unrestricted free agents that teams should be avoiding.

Report: Lightning agree to deal with this recently acquired forward

Red Wings re-sign Patrick Kane

Utah inks key defenseman Sean Durzi to a big four-year extension

Maple Leafs sign D-man to extension

Blue Jackets are expected to buy out this former first-round pick

Panthers bring the Stanley Cup to the people with hometown parade

NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 20

Red Wings VP Devellano Was Right All Along About Mantha

Detroit Red Wings fans owe Jimmy Devellano an apology regarding Anthony Mantha. In 2015, after watching a performance with the AHL Grand Rapids Griffins from 2013 top draft pick Mantha that left much to be desired, Devellano called out Mantha, citing him as disappointing.

Vegas Golden Knights News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Anthony Mantha to Free Agency, Not Signing Golden Knights

Anthony Mantha is set to hit the market as an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 29-year-old forward revealed to Catherine Savoie of RDS that the Vegas Golden Knights, who acquired him at the trade deadline, will not be re-signing him.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Golden Knights will not re-sign pending UFA Anthony Mantha

The Vegas Golden Knights made a lot of noise at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Among their many moves, was the addition of forward Anthony Mantha in a trade

Washington Capitals News / DC Sports King / March 5

Capitals trade Anthony Mantha to Vegas ahead of deadline

The Washington Capitals have begun its firesale of rental players, trading forward Anthony Mantha to the Vegas Golden Knights for two draft picks. The Capitals will receive a 2024 second-round draft pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick from Vegas.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 5

Golden Knights make big trade, might still be looking for more

The Golden Knights are always in the market for a big addition to the roster, and they made another one on Tuesday night.

Canucks spoke with Bruins regarding trade of Elias Lindholm

Penguins trade of this one-time All-Star to happen imminently?

Oilers place veteran forward on waivers

Islanders place defenseman on LITR

Avs star proving unstoppable at home

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 26

Capitals winger reportedly drawing trade interest

He had a disastrous campaign last year, dropping a career-worst points-per-game pace with 27 in 67 games and falling out of the lineup entirely at points. He’s rebounded somewhat in 2023-24, at least in the goal-scoring department.

Washington Capitals Weekly Update: February 18-24

Capitals recall former first-round pick who beat cancer

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Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15

Capitals forward expected to play vs. Blue Jackets after rupturing ear drum

NHL.com writer Tom Gulitti reported on Wednesday that Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha suffered a ruptured ear drum when an Evgeny Kuznetsov shot bounced off a defender’s stick and hit Mantha in the ear.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Capitals’ Anthony Mantha day-to-day after taking puck to ear

The Washington Capitals provided several updates on injured players, most notably forward Anthony Mantha, who took a puck to the ear during Wednesday night’s game against the Florida Panthers.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16, 2023

Former 25-goal scorer a healthy scratch for the Caps

The Washington Capitals announced tonight that they’ve made former 25-goal scorer Anthony Mantha a healthy scratch for their game against the Calgary Flames.

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / October 16, 2023

Capitals make surprising healthy scratch for Monday’s game

Anthony Mantha, 29, logged just 11:52 of ice time and did not take a shot on goal in the Capitals’ season-opening 4–0 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

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Washington Capitals News / Washington Hockey Now / August 20, 2023

Anthony Mantha Hoping To Play Faster, Have A Big Season In Contract Year

It’s a make or break season for Washington Capitals winger Anthony Mantha and he knows it. So much so that he’s committed to trimming down to 232 pounds — 10 fewer than his playing weight last season — with the intention of playing a leaner, faster game in the 2022-23 season.