The Anaheim Ducks got one of their young rising forwards under contract before the start of the 2025-26 season.
Center Mason McTavish, 22, signs a six-year contract on Saturday, Sept. 27. It averages $7 million a year, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.
McTavish had been among the prominent unsigned restricted free agents who have been missing training camp. New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes and Nashville Predators forward Luke Evangelista are also unsigned.
‘He’s a highly skilled, physical, and competitive player who plays the game the right way,’ general manager Pat Verbeek said of McTavish. ‘Mason has already made a significant impact at a young age, and we’re confident he’ll continue to grow into a top player as we build toward sustained success.’
McTavish was drafted No. 3 overall by the Ducks in 2021 and has played three full seasons.
Here are details on the Mason McTavish contract and the Ducks forward’s statistics:
Mason McTavish contract details
His new deal is for six years and averages $7 million a year, per reports. He will become an unrestricted free agent when the deal expires in 2031.
The $7 million cap hit ties him for second on the Ducks with Troy Terry and free agent signee Mikael Granlund.
Defenseman Jacob Trouba is the highest-paid player on the team at $8 million a year.
Mason McTavish statistics
McTavish set career highs last season with 22 goals, 30 assists and 52 points.
He ranked first on the team in goals and second in points behind Terry’s 55.
McTavish has 60 goals and 140 points in 229 career games.