Steve Yzerman has handed out his first long-term contract since becoming general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Anthony Mantha, whose prowess as a goal scorer has been marred by injuries, agreed to a four-year deal with an annual average value of $5.7 million. That makes Mantha the second-highest paid player on the team behind Dylan Larkin ($6.1 million AAV).
There was little urgency regarding the restricted free agent, given that the novel coronavirus pandemic has cast uncertainty on the start of 2021 season.
It's the first time since taking the helm in Detroit that Yzerman has signed a player to a contract longer than two.