Player Talk: Anthony Mantha

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

He played more games but is also younger than manta

Lol Connor Brown isn't younger then Mantha, Brown turned 23 in January and Mantha turned 23 last month you're still wrong i'll take Mantha over Brown any day of the year.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Why are you laughing? Both finished with 36 points

Brown played 22 more games then Mantha so Brown's scoring is much lower then Mantha's plus you're wrong saying that Brown is younger then Mantha he's older by some 8 months.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Trade him to us

Sure maybe for one of either Marner/Nylander or in other words not going to happen.

 

[Dotter]

Marner... maybe. But definitely not for Nylander.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Marner... maybe. But definitely not for Nylander.

Agree i would rather have Marner over Nylander as well.

 

[Leafer34]

I can’t tell if your serious

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I can’t tell if your serious

Oh definitely serious? We're not dealing our best power forward to a divisional foe without it hurting big time, That's just the reality of the situation.

 

[Leafer34]

An older 30 points rookie for a younger 60 point rookie sensation lol

 

[Frk It]

Alright Leafs fans... go make another Matthews thread on the main board or bump that Liljegren thread some more.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

An older 30 points rookie for a younger 60 point rookie sensation lol

You want Mantha we want Marner like who cares if Mantha is 3 years older then Marner, Weren't trading Mantha any more then you're not trading Nylander or Marner those kind of players just don't get traded period.

 

[Beltv]

Matthews, Nylander and Marner or GTFO. Basically what I'm saying is we have no interest in trading you what little hope we have on this team to your team full of young promising stars.

Carry on..

 

[TheMule93]

If the Frk-Larkin-Mantha line stays together for most of the season (unlikely) I actually think Mantha's goals will be down. All three of them are shooters moreso than passers, but Mantha is by far the best playmaker of the bunch and will likely be resorting to setting up the other two more often not. Too bad hes not a center, honestly.

 

[Frk It]

If the Frk-Larkin-Mantha line stays together for most of the season (unlikely) I actually think Mantha's goals will be down. All three of them are shooters moreso than passers, but Mantha is by far the best playmaker of the bunch and will likely be resorting to setting up the other two more often not. Too bad hes not a center, honestly.

Hopefully there is some more playmaking ability to Larkin than what we have seen so far. But I see what you are saying. If we wanted to try and jack Mantha's goal total, it would be best to play him with Z and/or Nyquist. I don't think this 2nd line of Mantha-Larkin-Frk will stay together long.

I'd go

Tatar-Z-Mantha
Abby-Larkin-Nyquist
Helm-Nielsen-Frk
Booth-Glenny-Riley

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I think Martin Frk is getting a massive opportunity here in terms of his career. He needs to hit the net a lot more often if he wants to keep this line together. Mantha and Larkin create the kind of space through speed and puck protection that opens up space for Frk. There success albeit in the pre-season did seem a repeatable style of play.

Mantha is the player I am most excited to watch game in and game out on the team this year. I think he will build on his rookie year and not suffer the dreaded Sophmore slump.

 

[Filppula]

I was a bit of a skeptic of Matha in his early days (even with GR), but I've grown to really admire him and his potential. Definitely the most promising young player within the organisation; certainly see him being a consistent 30 goal scorer in this league. He's really improved his hustle and competitive nature, which is why he's becoming a well-rounded player. Excited to see him develop this season.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Great game by Mo. The dude just has all the tools. After the slow AHL start and all the criticism I'm glad he's showing his elite talent.

I worry he won't shoot enough this year. Time will tell...

 

[TheMule93]

Connor brown 0 points

Anthony Mantha 3 points

 

[Reddwit]

Hopefully there is some more playmaking ability to Larkin than what we have seen so far. But I see what you are saying. If we wanted to try and jack Mantha's goal total, it would be best to play him with Z and/or Nyquist. I don't think this 2nd line of Mantha-Larkin-Frk will stay together long.

I'd go

Tatar-Z-Mantha
Abby-Larkin-Nyquist
Helm-Nielsen-Frk
Booth-Glenny-Riley

I like these lines a lot better.

Now that I'm dwelling on it, Mantha actually seems very old-school in his style. He's sort of got the positioning tendencies of Shanahan but the relaxed posture of Hull. He would've been a great protege for them when they were in the Wings locker room and a great asset later on when they had Z/D/Filppula down the middle.

Edit: John Leclair! That's the guy who he's been reminding me of!

 

[BinCookin]

Connor brown 0 points

Anthony Mantha 3 points

to be fair Mantha is probably getting better ice time.

 

[BinCookin]

I like these lines a lot better.

I debate... Mantha with Z is a better line, but...
Z will inflate Mantha's stats in a contract year. that is always dangerous.

I have no problem paying people what they are worth... but i feel anyone playing with Z and previously (D).... well they are the contracts we complain about the most now.

If Mantha has an amazing year, asks for 6 million (no bridge).... and then doesnt produce without Z... we are really going to regret that.

I know the GM isnt supposed to tell the coach how to play the lines... but i have to imagine its better not to have Mantha's stats be inflated.

 

[Pavels Dog]

to be fair Mantha is probably getting better ice time.

1 minute more per game.. not a whole lot.

 

[Frk It]

I know the GM isnt supposed to tell the coach how to play the lines... but i have to imagine its better not to have Mantha's stats be inflated.

I'm sorry, but this line of thinking is completely ridiculous. Maybe the Oilers should have kept McDavid's minutes down too? You don't do this with good players. Period.

 

[Henkka]

I debate... Mantha with Z is a better line, but...
Z will inflate Mantha's stats in a contract year. that is always dangerous.

I have no problem paying people what they are worth... but i feel anyone playing with Z and previously (D).... well they are the contracts we complain about the most now.

If Mantha has an amazing year, asks for 6 million (no bridge).... and then doesnt produce without Z... we are really going to regret that.

I know the GM isnt supposed to tell the coach how to play the lines... but i have to imagine its better not to have Mantha's stats be inflated.

Yeah, that stat inflation could be possible, but...

... it's also great as a learning process to play with an Elite thinker like Zetterberg is. Brett Hull teached Pavel Datsyuk how to become the best playmaker of the game. Hull as a superb scorer did knew the best positions to score, he adviced Pavel where to pass and rest is history.

Same could happen with Zetterberg and Mantha. Old dog teaches the kid for good, or even Elite habits. Mantha has the skillset to be both, playmaker or scorer.

Mantha has been possessing driving force since his callup last year. He is a real deal, even without Zetterberg. I'm least worried about his contract.

Mantha will be 1st line player no matter what. Those will get paid. These Tatar's and Nyquist's look just secondary weapons who became overpaid through inflated scoring. Especially Tatar has been horrible at this season.

 

[BinCookin]

I respect the teaching angle. Hard to argue with that.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Connor brown 0 points

Anthony Mantha 3 points

Now it's Mantha 7 points Brown 2 points.