Canadiens pursue Anthony Mantha as potential top-6 forward signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:40 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens are considering signing free agent Anthony Mantha, identified as the best fit to enhance their offense. They are in need of a forward to provide secondary scoring, having made few offseason additions thus far. Mantha, who scored 33 goals last season, is a Quebec native and could benefit from playing in familiar territory, especially with Canadiens GM Kent Hughes being his former agent. While there are concerns about his inconsistency, analysts suggest Mantha may sign a short-term deal to prove himself. Montreal has over $13 million in cap space for potential acquisitions.
- •Montreal Canadiens consider Anthony Mantha for free agency signing.
- •Mantha scored 33 goals last season but is currently unsigned.
- •Canadiens have over $13 million in cap space available.
- •Mantha's familiarity with Montreal could influence his signing.
- •Concerns exist regarding Mantha's offensive consistency.
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Named Best Fit for 33-Goal Scorer to Fill Top-6 Role
"The Montreal Canadiens could make an intriguing free agent signing to bolster their offense.Montreal has been relatively quiet this offseason, and the Canadiens could still use another forward who can add some secondary scoring. So, NHL analyst Josh Wegman of theScore named the Canadiens the best fit to sign Anthony Mantha.“Mantha was also listed among […] The post Canadiens Named Best Fit for 33-Goal Scorer to Fill Top-6 Role appeared first on HEAVY.
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