Anaheim Ducks trade Mason McTavish to St. Louis Blues at NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:43 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
During the NHL Draft on June 26, the Anaheim Ducks traded center Mason McTavish to the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Ducks received the 15th and 29th overall picks. McTavish, originally selected third overall in 2021, struggled to maintain a consistent role on the Ducks, lacking strong performance last season. With his departure, the Ducks took Nikita Klepov at No. 15, a promising offensive forward from the OHL who will play at Michigan State next season.
- •Ducks received 15th and 29th picks in exchange for McTavish.
- •McTavish scored 41 points last season, facing diminished playing time.
- •Klepov won the OHL scoring title with 37 goals this past season.
- •The trade was announced during the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.
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