Forward Mason McTavish still does not have a contract for the 2025-26 season, and the situation between the two sides remains complicated.
According to new information, McTavish expected to receive an offer sheet during the summer, and we now know why that didn't happen.
The situation surrounding Mason McTavish in Anaheim continues to generate significant attention.
While some experts insist he is not available on the trade market, the 22-year-old center still appears far from an agreement with Pat Verbeek and the Ducks.
A first-round pick, third overall, in the 2021 draft, he possesses immense talent, and it is clear that if Verbeek decides to part ways with him, he will demand a high price.
In recent weeks, McTavish's name has circulated in several trade rumors, including some involving the Montreal Canadiens.
If Kent Hughes has discussed acquiring him with the California team, it is believed that David Reinbacher's name is part of those discussions.
Mason McTavish finished the 2024-25 season with 22 goals and 52 points in 76 games. This summer, he learned that his teammate Trevor Zegras officially left the team, having been traded to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Forward Mason McTavish Expected to Receive Offer Sheet During Summer
"Elliotte Friedman: I think that McTavish's representatives looked for an offer sheet, didn't happen; I really believe the whole thing with Gavin McKenna [first rounders required in offer sheet] has terrified teams from doing the offer sheet"
- 32 Thoughts Podcast
- 32 Thoughts Podcast
It turns out that Mason McTavish was confident he would receive an offer sheet during the summer, but teams ultimately decided not to move forward.
The reason? Any team offering him a contract would have to include, in return, their 2026 first-round pick, and it is impossible to place a protection on it. As you may know, the first overall pick in the 2026 draft will be the phenom Gavin McKenna, who is already attracting attention from many organizations.
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