Detroit is so devoid of talent that they’d match in a heartbeat.

Think Isles might say deal here

detroit is swimming in cap space...they thank montreal and match it

I wouldn't say Detroit is devoid of talent but devoid of high end talent is closer to accurate. I absolutely agree "Detroit matches in a heartbeat."

I agree that Detroit is awash in cap space, but dealing Mantha for picks and prospects makes sense given Mantha is in his prime years and would be of more value to the Wings . I think a veryfair deal would be the #16 in 2020 and one of Fleury/Brook or Harris.

It does make sense to move Mantha IMO. But not for that offer sheet and not for what you’ve suggested. The return needs to be more. Especially to a division rival, the price would be even higher. IMO it’s two firsts and a high end prospect, or one 1st and two high tier prospects. If you don’t like that, who cares, we keep Mantha as our hands aren’t tied in anyway. I’d say make another offer that favors the Wings this time but Stevie likely already hung up the phone

These trades all suck for MTL

Yeah I don't know what Detroit wants. If they want to keep Mantha then they either match the deal or give Mantha more and don't even let him sign an offer sheet in the first place. If Detroit doesn't want to keep Mantha (since he's a little older than some of their other players and they want to go really young) they they pick up the phone (Bergevin and Yzerman know each other well because they used to work together) and they work out another deal that's more in line with what Detroit wants. Ultimately I have no idea of what Mantha and Yzerman want, but I do know the Habs would be happy with Mantha.

The value is about right on the Domi deal.