Mantha Confirms Canadiens Made Their Pitch

Anthony Mantha has acknowledged that the Montreal Canadiens expressed interest in acquiring him, confirming what insiders have been whispering around the league. The fact that Mantha is publicly discussing Montreal's pursuit suggests the negotiations reached a meaningful stage before ultimately stalling. This kind of transparency from a player can signal either a deal that fell apart over money or term, or a situation where the fit simply wasn't right for both sides.