ShippinItDaily
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Buffalo picks 8th and New Jersey picks 7th. Both teams are further along in their rebuild than Detroit, but still have significant holes to fill.
Mantha would likely be the best winger on either team (I would say for sure on NJ). He carries some risk with his injury history, but that could be presented as an opportunity to sign him long term at potentially a significant discount. For Detroit, you wouldn't get to maximize his best years as you won't be competing as a top team in the league for quite a few seasons yet. For either of those franchises, you already have some young, elite talent and could benefit from a player like Mantha right away AND during a highly competitive window.
So, who says no if Mantha is offered for either of those picks? How much more would you add if you're Yzerman?
Mantha would likely be the best winger on either team (I would say for sure on NJ). He carries some risk with his injury history, but that could be presented as an opportunity to sign him long term at potentially a significant discount. For Detroit, you wouldn't get to maximize his best years as you won't be competing as a top team in the league for quite a few seasons yet. For either of those franchises, you already have some young, elite talent and could benefit from a player like Mantha right away AND during a highly competitive window.
So, who says no if Mantha is offered for either of those picks? How much more would you add if you're Yzerman?