Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers pursue Mason McTavish from Ducks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:56 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers are vying for Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish as trade discussions heat up. After a challenging season, McTavish's future with the Ducks is uncertain, prompting interest from both Eastern Conference teams looking to bolster their center depth. Reports indicate that the Canadiens have expressed interest, while the Flyers have closely monitored the situation, recognizing McTavish's potential despite his recent struggles. Anaheim has not indicated urgency in moving McTavish, who signed a six-year, $42 million contract extension but faced inconsistent ice time and positional shifts last season.
- •Montreal and Philadelphia both eye Mason McTavish from Anaheim.
- •McTavish is coming off a disappointing season with 41 points in 75 games.
- •The Canadiens seek center depth, while the Flyers prioritize strengthening their lineup.
- •Anaheim is not under pressure to trade McTavish at this time.
- •McTavish signed a six-year, $42 million contract extension recently.
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"The Anaheim Ducks have spent the last few years building around a young core expected to push the franchise forward. Yet one of their most recognizable young forwards suddenly finds himself at the center of league-wide discussion after a season that raised questions about his long-term fit.
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