Overview
- New Jersey signed Anthony Mantha to a two-year contract with a $4.75 million average annual value on Wednesday, July 15.
- Mantha rebounded with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2025–26, scoring 33 goals and adding 31 assists for 64 points in 81 games after two injury-limited seasons.
- GM Sunny Mehta framed the short term as a low-risk move that preserves cap and roster flexibility as he reshapes the team.
- The 31-year-old, 6-foot-5 right winger is expected to slot into a middle-six role to boost a Devils group that had few 10-goal scorers last season.
- If Mantha stays healthy he could provide 20–25 goals and relieve scoring pressure on Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier, but his recent injury history makes durability the key issue to monitor.