Feb 2, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) celebrates his goal scored against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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As part of the most recent episode of the podcast “32 Thoughts Podcast,” insider Elliotte Friedman chatted about Mason McTavish.

No, the Montreal Canadiens ultimately did not submit an offer sheet for McTavish (at least not for now), but it’s not because young McTavish wasn’t open to that possibility.

“Elliotte Friedman: I think that McTavish’s representatives looked for an offer sheet, didn’t happen; I really believe the whole thing with Gavin McKenna [first rounders required in offer sheet] has terrified teams from doing the offer sheet”

– 32 Thoughts Podcast

If there hadn’t been a Gavin McKenna available in the first round of the 2026 draft, would an offer sheet have been made for Mason McTavish?

We can’t say for certain, but it really seems like yes.

Mason McTavish’s representatives looked for an offer sheet and the door was wide open for the Montreal Canadiens

It’s not that the invitation wasn’t extended!

The reality is simply that, even if a good season and a playoff appearance are expected for the Habs, the team is only 3-4 bad injuries away from a disaster.

We really hope that doesn’t happen!

But imagine if it did, and the Canadiens didn’t have their 2026 first-round pick.. It would be a true nightmare to lose a generational talent like Gavin McKenna.

So it’s understandable that Kent Hughes didn’t do it (at least not for now).. A situation to keep an eye on!

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