{"id":717315,"date":"2026-06-05T18:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/717315\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T18:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T18:18:13","slug":"mason-mctavish-linked-to-canadiens-as-surprising-trade-price-emerges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/717315\/","title":{"rendered":"Mason McTavish linked to Canadiens as surprising trade price emerges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  &#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/669708.webp\" style=\"width:100%;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron (52) during the third period at Bell Centre.\" title=\"Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron (52) during the third period at Bell Centre.\"\/>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tCould the Montreal Canadiens acquire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markerzone.com\/hockey\/stats\/nhl\/player\/Mason-McTavish-62752\" class=\"lien_marqueur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-player-id=\"62752\">Mason McTavish<\/a> at a reasonable price?<\/p>\n<p>Paul Bissonnette believes that a simple first-round pick would be enough to convince the Anaheim Ducks.<\/p>\n<p>It was on Spittin&#8217; Chiclets that the former player made that assessment.<\/p>\n<p>A comment that quickly caught the attention of Canadiens fans for obvious reasons.<\/p>\n<p>The context behind the discussion is clear.<\/p>\n<p>Numerous rumours are surrounding the young centre&#8217;s future in Anaheim this summer, and things do not appear to be going particularly well between McTavish and head coach Joel Quenneville.<\/p>\n<p>McTavish is reportedly among the names who could be moved.<\/p>\n<p>The speculation surrounding him is reminiscent of the rumours that preceded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markerzone.com\/hockey\/stats\/nhl\/player\/Trevor-Zegras-55048\" class=\"lien_marqueur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-player-id=\"55048\">Trevor Zegras<\/a>&#8216; departure, as he ultimately ended up being traded for very little.<\/p>\n<p>Bissonnette&#8217;s valuation is certainly intriguing.<\/p>\n<p>A first-round pick for a centre of that age and calibre would be a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n<p>It is exactly the type of move that could interest Kent Hughes.<\/p>\n<p>The general manager has been looking for a long-term solution to the club&#8217;s persistent second-line centre issue for quite some time.<\/p>\n<p>Mason McTavish could finally give the Canadiens the second-line centre they&#8217;ve been seeking<\/p>\n<p>The position behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markerzone.com\/hockey\/stats\/nhl\/player\/Nick-Suzuki-43304\" class=\"lien_marqueur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-player-id=\"43304\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> has remained unfilled for years.<\/p>\n<p>The captain, coming off a 101-point season, needs a true partner down the middle.<\/p>\n<p>McTavish would offer exactly the kind of young, long-term solution the Canadiens are seeking.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike a short-term rental, he would fit directly into the club&#8217;s competitive window.<\/p>\n<p>The price being discussed changes the entire equation.<\/p>\n<p>If a single first-round pick is enough, the risk becomes significantly more acceptable for Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>The question now is whether Anaheim will actually make a move, and if so, at what price.<\/p>\n<p>You can listen to Bissonnette&#8217;s comments here:<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether Hughes will take a run at this opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n<p>POLL<\/p>\n<p>23 HOURS AGO|545 ANSWERS<\/p>\n<p>Mason McTavish linked to Canadiens as surprising trade price emerges<\/p>\n<p>Should the Canadiens sacrifice a first-round pick for Mason McTavish?<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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