McTavish is cited as a high-value, non-movable asset for Anaheim, with the Ducks prioritizing his signing over trading him. His status significantly narrows any 2C pursuit for Vancouver and highlights the price tag on elite, young centers.

McTavish sits as a target in Montreal's center-search; Ducks want to re sign him, highlighting his value as a developing center with potential to anchor a future top six.

McTavish sits in the early-breakout zone at ~22-23 with 229 games and 1.59 FPPG; with Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier in the Ducks’ youth wave, he’s well-positioned to lead a rising offense into fantasy relevance.

Ducks’ Mason McTavish faces a bridge-deal crossroads, a question mark on long-term value but a high ceiling if signed to a favorable extension. His future contract dynamics could shape Anaheim’s cap and offensive trajectory, influencing his fantasy ceiling.

McTavish stands as Anaheim's central RFA with long-term extension potential, shaping the Ducks' cap strategy. His deal timing will influence how Verbeek allocates money to the rest of the young core—Carlsson, Mintyukov, and Dostal—while guiding plateaus in fantasy value for McTavish and teammates.