Wings fan here, Mantha was my favorite player and I’m still upset he was traded!! Think he didn’t have extra motivation and something to prove tonight? 6 shots on goal(!), Goal, and an assist; robbed like crazy by Elliott on one. People keep saying Detroit fleeced Washington because of the draft picks, but I’m telling you there is a reason his value was that high. You’re about to see him thrive and tap his true potential in Washington!
I don't know why Detriot fans are hellbent on insisting they won this trade. You have to actually use the resources to assemble a team then maybe you can qualify the trade as good or bad. Acting like your GM is some genius that he pulled one over Washington is a bit over the nose. I know you guys have been deprived of good hockey lately but celebrating a trade and a potential draft picks that's going to be lower end of first round is downright pathetic. Last I check you guys picking in the first round hasn't been that great of a rebuilding plan so pipe down. Y'all don't think Mantha is good or consistent enough, so be it. One man's trash is another man's gold and we think we can have a better use for him than Vrana or the lower picks that won't be in NHL until maybe 4 years later. We are trying to have one last hurrah before we bid adieu to generational talent like Ovie.
Anybody that think caps got fleeced are all wrong because Detroit got a first round pick in a weak draft class that will most likely be between 26 to 31 to swallow panik contract and the second round pick in 2022 is obviously because Mantha is better than vrana and he's big and physical and can play offensively and defensively which vrana can't do. Caps still got plenty of years of control over mantha and that extra cap space will serve well to resign ovie next year
These type of sniper shots are well within his range. Mantha definitely is playing with a roster of bigger players around him, with that in mind he got the space he needs for this shot and takes the focus off of him as defenders pinched down on him a lot while in Detroit.
Mantha is a elite player. Imagine his energy level boosted when he go from terrible, terrible Red Wings to the Stanley Cup contender Capitals. Nice to see he silenced all the haters.
I think most Red Wings fans, like me, wish him the best, and hopes he gets his 'work rate issues' settled in a new place with a new team. Both teams came out pretty well in the trade. Yzerman is a magician, and he will maximize Detroit's haul in the deal.
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He scores one goal and everyone starts saying “told you the trade was worth it!” He’s a good player but it was still a bad trade
Atta boy Anthony, best of luck in DC bud! Was nice watching you grow in Detroit!
Reverse fleece
Let’s goooo Mantha
Anyone else weirded out by them saying “Chara Passes to Mantha” and their talking about Washington ?
Washington the team I root for when the Rangers don't make playoffs so I'm pretty glad about it
So happy for the Flying Frenchman, Congrats Big Mo ! Seriously, gonna miss you in Motown, best luck and Best Wishes in D.C. !!
Wings fan here, Mantha was my favorite player and I’m still upset he was traded!! Think he didn’t have extra motivation and something to prove tonight? 6 shots on goal(!), Goal, and an assist; robbed like crazy by Elliott on one. People keep saying Detroit fleeced Washington because of the draft picks, but I’m telling you there is a reason his value was that high. You’re about to see him thrive and tap his true potential in Washington!
I don't know why Detriot fans are hellbent on insisting they won this trade. You have to actually use the resources to assemble a team then maybe you can qualify the trade as good or bad. Acting like your GM is some genius that he pulled one over Washington is a bit over the nose. I know you guys have been deprived of good hockey lately but celebrating a trade and a potential draft picks that's going to be lower end of first round is downright pathetic. Last I check you guys picking in the first round hasn't been that great of a rebuilding plan so pipe down. Y'all don't think Mantha is good or consistent enough, so be it. One man's trash is another man's gold and we think we can have a better use for him than Vrana or the lower picks that won't be in NHL until maybe 4 years later. We are trying to have one last hurrah before we bid adieu to generational talent like Ovie.
Welcome to your family.
Thank God we got the 1st and 2nd rd pick for this BEAST
Mike Knuble 2.0? I hope so
Vrana was my favorite player
The Caps might have the best top 6 in the league now.
Great job Mantha!
Hated to see him leave detroit, but we will start to see his true talents in d.c.
Anybody that think caps got fleeced are all wrong because Detroit got a first round pick in a weak draft class that will most likely be between 26 to 31 to swallow panik contract and the second round pick in 2022 is obviously because Mantha is better than vrana and he's big and physical and can play offensively and defensively which vrana can't do. Caps still got plenty of years of control over mantha and that extra cap space will serve well to resign ovie next year
He's going to thrive there after playing in Detroit on a talentless team. I'm following the Caps just to watch him shine now.
He is such a beast.. he's been ready for a good team
What a surprise, a guy gets out from under Blashshit and can produce no problem.
Good luck
YzErMaN FlEeCeD ThEm…
Used to hate the funny voice caps announcer but now he is my fav.
Seems like a solid grandpa guy
Ngl weird to see this
These type of sniper shots are well within his range. Mantha definitely is playing with a roster of bigger players around him, with that in mind he got the space he needs for this shot and takes the focus off of him as defenders pinched down on him a lot while in Detroit.
Good luck to him will miss him in Detroit but business is business I guess
Hope he lights it up for the Caps, we’ll miss him here.
I bet they're already missing him in Detroit. xD
As a pens fan, as much as I don’t want to see if, I could see him scoring 30-40 no joke with that team. Reminds me of James Neal
I miss Mantha. But the "ahem, I think i said lethal." lmao
Give them the cup already ….
Love to see it! Gonna miss ya Mo! Got me cheerin for a team I've never liked!
With his size he fits well with our team. Gonna miss Vrana though
Anthony Mantha is A GROWN MAN
Gunna miss him but he’s going to be so filthy in wash
Mantha is a elite player. Imagine his energy level boosted when he go from terrible, terrible Red Wings to the Stanley Cup contender Capitals. Nice to see he silenced all the haters.
Love seeing my boy mantha getting noticed now
I wonder if larkin is in the comments
I think most Red Wings fans, like me, wish him the best, and hopes he gets his 'work rate issues' settled in a new place with a new team.
Both teams came out pretty well in the trade. Yzerman is a magician, and he will maximize Detroit's haul in the deal.
Dave Steckel lookin good!
Larkin pees sitting down.
Sniper
ATTA BOY