The Anaheim Ducks enter training camp with questions swirling around one of their most promising young talents. Mason McTavish, the restricted free agent forward, has yet to finalize a new contract with the team. With the camp just over two weeks away, speculation continues to mount about whether he will start the season in Anaheim or if trade talks might resurface.
For McTavish, the stakes are high. The 21-year-old has shown flashes of brilliance over the past seasons, and the Ducks’ front office is eager to lock him into a long-term deal. Yet, negotiations have reportedly hit a roadblock, leaving both sides in a tense standoff. Team insiders note that the delay has nothing to do with performance concerns but rather specific contractual terms under discussion.
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