Anthony Mantha’s Future Has the Usual Hockey Questions Attached

Mantha remains the kind of player teams always seem to debate in the same breath as upside and inconsistency. The Hockey News is looking at whether bringing him back actually makes sense, which usually means the contract, the role, and the fit are all pulling in different directions. In this league, a player can have enough tools to intrigue you and enough baggage to slow the conversation down. That is where the real decision gets made, not in the highlight reel.