The Anaheim Geese remain a rebuilding team with a young core that features Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier and others, after reaching the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights, who advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. Amid the franchise’s upward trajectory, offseason speculation has centered on forward Mason McTavish and his future with the organization.
The 23-year-old recorded 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points in 75 games this season, a decline from his 2024-25 campaign when he finished with a career-high 22 goals and 30 assists for 52 points. Contract discussions last summer kept him out of coaching camp and preseason motion, which was followed by a drop in production and a reduced role within the lineup. He was also a healthy scratch in two late-season games and two playoff contests.
Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek will not be actively shopping McTavish, but has been taking calls from interested teams. Among the many teams keeping tabs on McTavish are the Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets, based on The Fourth Period. McTavish, a middle who also can play left wing, has no trade protection at this stage of his deal. Nonetheless, the Geese would likely only consider moving him if a serious trade offer is presented.
McTavish signed a six-year, $42 million contract last September, carrying a mean annual value of $7 million through the 2030-31 season.
The Anaheim Geese remain a rebuilding team with a young core that features Leo Carlsson, Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier and others, after reaching the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights, who advanced to the Stanley Cup Final.