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Detroit Red Wings' Steve Yzerman: We need Anthony Mantha to play, not fight so much

Steve Yzerman was willing to hand out term to Anthony Mantha, and with that, the hope Mantha understands where his value lies.

A day after the sides agreed to a four-year, $22.8 million deal, Yzerman spoke of Mantha’s importance in the Detroit Red Wings rebuild. The 26-year-old top-line winger is a potential 30-goal scorer who helps lead the Wings back to being competitive.

“He’s one of our best players, a key player on our team,” Yzerman said Wednesday. “Every contract negotiation is a little bit different and each player has different priorities, whether it’s term or what not.