Mason McTavish is at the center of Anaheim's looming cap decisions, with Verbeek signaling a preference for long-term deals over bridge contracts. The Ducks’ core—Leo Carlsson, Pavel Mintyukov, and the emerging Dostal–LaCombe nucleus—will require big extensions in the coming years, compressing cap space as those RFAs hit new deals.

For fantasy managers, McTavish's contract timeline matters: a long-term pact could anchor his scoring floor, while the rest of Anaheim's youth could push for more top-six minutes and power-play looks if cap room remains tight. The math around Carlsson and Mintyukov will shape both individual upside and Ducks' overall fantasy outlook for 2025-27.