Out
Injury Contract Dispute
Est. Return 9/24/2025
2024 Stats
G
22
A
30
PP Pts
12
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0
PIM
38
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Taken with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, McTavish has proven to be a valuable top-six forward, but a breakout into stardom has eluded him. Although the 22-year-old set career highs with 22 goals and 52 points across 76 outings with Anaheim in 2024-25, if you compare his offensive production to 2023-24 (19 goals and 42 points in 64 appearances), then he showed no growth in terms of goals or points per 60 minutes. However, he did fire the puck more (180 shots compared to 130 in 2023-24), and his expected goals jumped to 25.4 from 16.7 a season prior, so an argument could be made that some bad puck luck masked what would have been an encouraging step forward. Combine that with the expectation that the young forward will continue to develop, and McTavish might make significant strides in 2025-26. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Ducks in August of 2021.
Absent from camp
McTavish remains mired in a contract dispute with the Ducks and wasn't on the ice Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
ANALYSIS
McTavish is reportedly working out with OHL Ottawa while he awaits a new contract. A restricted free agent, the 22-year-old center has reached the 40-point threshold in each of his first three full NHL campaigns, including last year when he set personal bests in goals (22) and assists (30). At this point, it seems unlikely McTavish will be signed in time to play in either of the Ducks' first two preseason contests versus the Kings and Mammoth on Sunday and Monday, respectively.
McTavish is reportedly working out with OHL Ottawa while he awaits a new contract. A restricted free agent, the 22-year-old center has reached the 40-point threshold in each of his first three full NHL campaigns, including last year when he set personal bests in goals (22) and assists (30). At this point, it seems unlikely McTavish will be signed in time to play in either of the Ducks' first two preseason contests versus the Kings and Mammoth on Sunday and Monday, respectively.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 16:53
- Average Power Play TOI: 2:32
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:01
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
15:22
2:32
0:02
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16:17
2:17
0:03
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16:53
2:32
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Despite being limited to 64 games due to injuries, McTavish showcased plenty of progress during his sophomore season. He operated at nearly a 55-point pace, generating 19 goals and 23 helpers in 2023-24. He had 10 goals and 21 points in 20 games to start the year, including six power-play points, a shorthanded goal and three game-winners. McTavish experienced some difficulties offensively as the season progressed, and injuries may have played a role in those struggles. He missed the final six contests because of a sprained MCL but didn't need to undergo offseason knee surgery. As a result, the 21-year-old forward should be a full participant in training camp. McTavish will likely see ice time in all situations and has breakout potential in 2024-25 if he plays in the Ducks' top six.
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Grabs helper
McTavish logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.
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Opens scoring in loss
McTavish scored a goal on three shots and went minus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
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Continues productive stretch
McTavish scored a goal and took two shots on goal in Monday's 3-2 win over the Oilers.
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Distributes three assists in win
McTavish registered three assists, 11 shots on net and two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.
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Secures first 20-goal season
McTavish scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.
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Significant gap in negotiations
McTavish and the Ducks are reportedly far apart on both term and salary in their negotiations, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period on Friday.
ANALYSIS
McTavish wants a contract of seven or eight years at a cap hit in the $7-8 million range, while the Ducks are offering five years at $5.5 million per season. That's a sizable gap, and barring a marathon bargaining session, it doesn't seem to be one that would be easily bridged prior to the start of the regular season. Both sides would prefer a long-term contract, but the Ducks may damage their relationship with McTavish the longer this process drags out.
McTavish wants a contract of seven or eight years at a cap hit in the $7-8 million range, while the Ducks are offering five years at $5.5 million per season. That's a sizable gap, and barring a marathon bargaining session, it doesn't seem to be one that would be easily bridged prior to the start of the regular season. Both sides would prefer a long-term contract, but the Ducks may damage their relationship with McTavish the longer this process drags out.