Quoting: Drw4209
Wings don't touch this, and unless Montreal is willing to overpay in futures Mantha isn't getting moved
For sure it wouldn't surprise at all that Yzerman has zero interest in moving Mantha. but here me out on this:
Domi and Mantha are the same age
Both are going in to arbitration eligible restricted free agency
Both their career averages are identical at 54pts per 82 games
Domi is coming off a 72pts season last year. Mantha, pro rated, would've had a 72 pts season this year.
Domi's added value of being a center is canceled out with Mantha's added value of being a goal scorer.
Both fill a need for either team (DET need a #2C, MTL need goal scorers)
Again, Yzerman probably has no interest in moving Mantha, but value and fit is very close if you ask me.