Reinforcements in sight for the Canadiens with Mantha: let's go

"The 6'5" forward would bring indispensable size to the forward lineup and, on top of that, he is from Longueuil, Quebec. NHL Edge gives an overview of the qualities he brings to a team. His top skating speed is in the 74th percentile, and he ranks even higher for speed bursts over 20 and 22 mph.

His skating distance every 60 minutes is in the 67th percentile, so he does much more than just stand around. Mantha's maximum shot speed is 96 mph, which puts him in the 82nd percentile. He also ranks in the 69th percentile for shots from high-danger areas, and his shooting percentage from all locations on the ice is in the 99th percentile."

- Bob Trask

"Another caveat is that he will be looking for a long-term contract, and it is unlikely to be cheap – AFP Analytics projects this contract to be three years long and cost $4.4 million per year. He will be 30 years old at the start of the season, which might not seem ideal for the Canadiens, but a three-year contract could align with the timeline for this year's first-round pick to replace him at its expiration." - Bob Trask