Anaheim Ducks Trade Rumors Intensify

The Anaheim Ducks are at the center of intense trade chatter ahead of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, with Mason McTavish's future a major topic of discussion. McTavish, 23, signed a six-year contract with a $7 million AAV, but was a healthy scratch for two of the Ducks' 12 playoff games this spring. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reports that the Ottawa Senators have shown interest in McTavish, with a league executive telling Garrioch that McTavish is a legitimate fit for the Senators. And ESPN's Kevin Weekes tweeted that opposing clubs are calling about McTavish, who has skill, grit, term, and upside. Darren Dreger of TSN believes it's a 'when, not if' situation for McTavish's trade. The Ducks also face a critical need for reinforcements on the blue line, with all three veteran blueliners' contracts expiring on July 1. John Carlson will test unrestricted free agency, according to his agent Rick Curran, as reported by Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Jacob Trouba may follow Carlson to free agency, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Ducks' roster situation has them as one of the more intriguing teams for potential movement. With the 2026 Stanley Cup awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes, the NHL is now firmly in the 2026 offseason. The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is one week away, and qualifying offers are due to RFAs after that. So the Ducks' front office, led by GM Pat Verbeek, will be busy in the coming weeks. Mason McTavish's situation will be closely watched, as will the team's efforts to shore up the blue line. The Ducks are coming off their most successful season in a decade, and their offseason moves will be crucial to building on that success. As the trade chatter intensifies, the Ducks' fans will be eager to see what the future holds for their team. With key players like Mason McTavish and Jacob Trouba potentially on the move, the Ducks' roster could look very different come training camp. The team's need for right shot defensemen is a major concern, and addressing that need will be a top priority for the front office. The next few weeks will be critical in shaping the Ducks' roster for the 2026-27 season.