from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
Mantha will be a restricted after this season. He was on a two-year contract worth $6.6 million but stands to potentially double that in his new contract.
With the incredible uncertainty around the NHL, it’s not surprising general manager Steve Yzerman has not had contract discussions with any of his players.
Mantha is confident a long-term deal – he could be an unrestricted free agent in two years – can be reached this offseason.
“I want to be here, I like it here,” Mantha said.