I wouldn't do this personally. An ELC is very important for Melnyk lol, compared to Mantha whos about to get paid.

No way in hell Yzerman moves Mantha for futures, Yeah not one bit interest in moving Mantha for this. Even if Stutzle was part of the return with Laff included.

I don’t think Merzlinkins has enough NA pro experience to be offersheeted... even if I’m wrong Columbus matches that easily.

Melnyk would die when he hears Mantha wanting 7-8M haha

Are the Senators going to get a new owner any time soon to your knowledge?

I like Mantha and all but I think he'd do it for that return. In this scenario I'm thinking it's Ottawa that says no.

Ottawa doesn't do it. Mantha and a 15-20 overall isn't worth a guy who was 1st line on Team USA this year, likely a 5th or 6th overall if not better, what is now the 34th pick and the 65th pick

Pinto and the OTT 2nd are practically both late 1sts plus likely a top 8 pick

Right. Honestly SJ's 1st alone is enough to say no

Yeah Ottawa would definitely turn it down, Yzerman might do it because Laff easily replaces Mantha's production plus we get our future #2C with Stutzle.

If Detroit gets 1st overall moving a winger for a center is definitely a need. Mantha being the oldest and well fragile is the guy they'd move. I love him too and his skill is huge but I could see it.

He really isn't that fragile 2 out of the 3 injuries happened in fights so keep him from dropping the gloves and he is a lot more durable.

Idk is random fluke kinda injury better or worse. If you have a bad knee you have a bad knee. It's easy to see he's the most skilled player they have. Depending how you see velano and rass I think that top 6 center is a glaring need. It's been a need for years.