Anthony Mantha is out for the season, which raises questions about the Flames' direction moving forward. His absence adds pressure to a team that is trying to maintain a playoff position while balancing potential trades to enhance their younger asset pool. Without Mantha, the Flames face challenges in remaining competitive in a tight division.

Anthony Mantha signed a one-year deal with the Calgary Flames but will spend the rest of the season recovering from an ACL injury that requires surgery. Known for his injury struggles, Mantha has not played a full 82-game season since 2017-18, and his performance has declined since leaving the Red Wings. In 13 games this season, he recorded seven points while averaging just under 14 minutes of ice time per game. Mantha's best seasons came early in his career, but he has not been able to regain that form, despite a decent showing last year with 44 points split between the Capitals and Golden Knights.

Calgary Flames forward Anthony Mantha will undergo ACL surgery on Thursday and is done for the season.

Anthony Mantha will miss the rest of the NHL season due to a knee injury that requires anterior cruciate ligament surgery. The 30-year-old forward, who signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Flames, has recorded four goals and three assists in 13 games this season. Standing at six-foot-five and weighing 234 pounds, Mantha was originally drafted 20th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2013 and has accumulated 303 points over his career.

Anthony Mantha will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL suffered in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. The injury occurred after a hit from Emil Heineman, leading to Mantha's exit just 5:06 into the first period. He will undergo surgery soon. Mantha signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Calgary as an unrestricted free agent after a season with the Capitals and Golden Knights. He had recorded four goals and seven points in 13 games with the Flames. Over his career, he has amassed 146 goals and 303 points in 507 NHL games, and he can become a free agent again on July 1.