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Zach Berman discusses the New Jersey Devils' signing of Anthony Mantha and its implications for the team's roster and future moves.

The episode opens with Zach Berman discussing the New Jersey Devils' recent acquisition of forward Anthony Mantha, signed to a two-year, $9.5 million deal with an average annual value of $4.75 million. Zach Berman notes Mantha's impressive 33-goal season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, expressing surprise and approval at both the player’s resurgence and the affordability of the contract. He points out that Mantha brings much-needed finishing skill to the Devils’ lineup, particularly on a team that has struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities in recent seasons. Zach Berman analyzes how Mantha fits into the projected lineup, predicting he’ll slot in with Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt on the second line, while also addressing the resulting roster crunch, given that the Devils now have 14 forwards signed. He raises questions about the futures of Dawson Mercer and Stefan Noesen, both of whom could become expendable assets if the Devils look to make further moves or pursue other players like Dylan Larkin via trade. Beyond the Mantha signing, Zach Berman discusses the Devils’ ongoing flexibility and potential for additional roster moves, citing space remaining under the salary cap…

People in this episode

Host: Zach Berman

Topics covered

• New Jersey Devils
• Anthony Mantha
• NHL trades
• hockey analysis
• roster management

Keywords

• Anthony Mantha
• New Jersey Devils
• NHL
• hockey
• roster moves
• Jack Hughes
• Jesper Bratt
• Dylan Larkin

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Organizations: New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins

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