Mason McTavish sits at the center of Ducks trade chatter, but Anaheim intends to keep him. His camp has explored options, yet the Ducks’ playoff push and a crowded center rotation limit immediate changes. The fit with the current group remains strong, and dialogue has cooled as talks haven’t produced a blockbuster offer.

Two-way development, role clarity, and cap space shape the dynamic. If a ridiculous bid arrives, Anaheim will reassess; otherwise, McTavish’s growth path in Orange County stays the priority, with the team holding his rights as a prime building block for the years ahead.

Anaheim Ducks aim to flip defensive depth into scoring by shopping young blue-liners for a top-six addition, keeping Trouba and Gudas on the shelf if the playoff push stalls. The rumor mill ties Ducks to marquee names like Mitch Marner, Jason Robertson and Martin Necas, while the Kings chase forward prices around Adrian Kempe’s extension. Hutson and Reinhart surface in broader market chatter, with Rossi’s deal shaping McTavish talks.

Marco Rossi’s three-year, $5 million-per-season contract with Minnesota strengthens his bid to be the Wild’s true middle, with a $6 million qualifying offer due after 2027-28 and no three-year trade protection. His short-term ask vs longer-term offers from peers nudges Rossi toward the front of a shifting center market. Comparables like Stankoven, Coronato, Peterka, and Knies have set a higher bar, while Connor McDavid’s potential extension looms as the ultimate market signal for star contracts.

The deal structure comes as the NHL casually widens gambling and gaming ads in arenas, and Wild GM Bill Guerin sought to improve without dragging Rossi into futures. If McDavid’s extension lands before training camp, it could push the ceiling for young players and reshape dynasty and daily fantasy valuations, particularly for mid-market centers with upside.

Rossi’s move also places Rossi and Minnesota on a clearer path to recapture offensive balance, adding depth behind the top line and underscoring how evolving contract dynamics influence fantasy projections across the league.

Marco Rossi signed a three-year, $15 million contract to remain with the Minnesota Wild after a breakout 2024-25 season that saw him post career highs of 24 goals and 36 assists, along with seven on the power play. The deal locks Rossi into a top-six role the Wild emphasized after the season, signaling a clear plan to lean on his dynamic skill in Minnesota's offense.

durability and playoff experience stand out: Rossi appeared in 167 straight regular-season games, returned from a COVID-19 setback to debut for Minnesota in 2022, and posted two goals and one assist in six playoff games after a shift down the lineup briefly frustrated him. GM Bill Guerin stressed that adjustments are part of winning, not a referendum on Rossi. The Austrian forward’s success continues a line of notable Austrian point producers in the league, with Rossi now aiming to build on his rising trajectory as Minnesota bets on his top-six upside.

Marco Rossi signed a three-year, $15 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, securing a 23-year-old who posted career-highs last season: 24 goals, 36 assists, 60 points in 82 games. His 18:15 of ice time and seven power-play goals signal a growing role in Minnesota’s attack.

Drafted ninth in 2020, Rossi has 101 points in 185 career games, suggesting a high ceiling if he maintains a prominent PP role and top-six minutes. He celebrated the deal on social media, signaling a strong commitment to Minnesota.

Rossi delivered three playoff points in six games as Minnesota reached the postseason, a reminder of his potential in high-leverage moments. The Wild, who’ve reached the playoffs 11 of 13 seasons but not advanced past the first round since 2015, will lean on Rossi as a core piece next season. Openers loom: the season starts Oct. 9 at St. Louis.

In a roster-building sense, Rossi’s extension provides fantasy managers a clearer path to mid-round upside and a possible ladder into top-six, top PP-line production if the deployment trend continues.