Mason McTavish and the Ducks are at odds over term as training camp approaches, signaling a prolonged negotiation that could influence his fantasy ceiling and Anaheim’s long-term cap plan.

Elliotte Friedman’s latest Thoughts compiles a web of rumors—from Zegras and Drysdale’s 2023 bridge deals to the wider mock trades involving Karlsson, Rakell, Rust and Hoglander—highlighting how camp chatter could shift rosters and fantasy value.

In a closely contested match, the Vegas Golden Knights outlasted the Vancouver Canucks 3-2, thanks to a late goal from Victor Olofsson. With just over three minutes remaining, Olofsson netted his 14th goal of the season, following a slick setup from William Karlsson. The Golden Knights, holding a strong record of 47-22-8, also saw goals from Ivan Barbashev and Nicolas Roy. Adin Hill was solid in net, making 19 saves.

Meanwhile, the Canucks, who came off a dominant win against the Anaheim Ducks, struggled to maintain momentum. Nils Hoglander made a notable return, scoring early in the first period, while Aatu Raty leveled the game at 2-2 midway through the second period. However, despite a strong effort from Kevin Lankinen, who made 32 saves, the Canucks are now facing an uphill battle for a playoff spot, trailing by eight points with just four games remaining.

The Vancouver Canucks face a turbulent stretch as they aim for a playoff spot, possibly without their star forward Elias Pettersson, who is sidelined with an upper-body injury. Pettersson's absence, following a battle against the New York Rangers, is compounded by the uncertainty surrounding his return for the final eight games of the season. Coach Rick Tocchet reported Pettersson has skated but with discomfort, leaving his status as day-to-day.

Filip Chytil's situation appears bleak as he deals with a concussion, with Tocchet indicating that his return this season is doubtful. Meanwhile, Nils Hoglander is showing signs of recovery, skating in a non-contact jersey, suggesting he could rejoin the lineup soon. The Canucks are grappling with a series of injuries, impacting their push for the playoffs while battling against stiff competition from the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues.

The Vancouver Canucks are grappling with injury concerns as they strive for a playoff spot, notably missing key forward Elias Pettersson due to an upper-body injury since March 22. Head coach Rick Tocchet has labeled Pettersson's status as day-to-day, but the team has little time left to secure a playoff position with only eight games remaining.

Filip Chytil's situation is less optimistic; he has been sidelined with a concussion, and Tocchet expressed doubts about his return this season. Meanwhile, Nils Hoglander appears close to a return, participating in practice after an undisclosed injury. The Canucks have faced numerous injuries this season, affecting their lineup including captain Quinn Hughes and sniper Brock Boeser. Despite the challenges, goalie Thatcher Demko remains hopeful as the team pushes for wins against division rivals like the Seattle Kraken.