Pittsburgh Penguins likely lose Anthony Mantha to free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:29 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins are reportedly allowing free agent Anthony Mantha to leave the team. The Penguins offered only a one-year deal, which Mantha's camp believes is insufficient to meet his market value. Mantha's agent expects to seek a deal of four years or more as he enters free agency, with other teams likely interested given his performance. Mantha, 31, recorded a career-high 33 goals last season, adding to his value despite previous injury concerns. The Penguins face a challenging task of replacing his scoring potential during a critical period in their roster timeline.
- •Penguins are letting Anthony Mantha enter free agency.
- •Only a one-year deal was offered to Mantha.
- •His camp seeks a contract of four years or more.
- •Mantha scored a career-high 33 goals last season.
- •Penguins need to replace his scoring as they reevaluate their roster.
- 5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Penguins decision likely means losing Anthony Mantha
"Pittsburgh probably could've handled this differently.
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