Mason McTavish's role shifts in Anaheim, and it could open a door for Montreal
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The name of the excellent forward Mason McTavish was everywhere in trade rumors involving the Montreal Canadiens a few months ago.
It obviously calmed down, but we recently got some hints indicating that the Anaheim Ducks were really starting to lose patience with McTavish.
It really brings to mind what happened with Trevor Zegras before his trade to the Philadelphia Flyers.
McTavish sees reduced ice time as Ducks coach sends a message
Over the past few games, there have been several moments when the Ducks' head coach appeared frustrated with McTavish.
He skipped his shifts, left him on the bench for long stretches, took away his power-play time, sent some messages through press conferences. And now this just happened:
"It appears that Mason McTavish has been demoted to the fourth line here in the third period. Jansen Harkins is now centering Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke."
- Derek Lee
- Derek Lee
Getting bumped by Jansen Harkins, a player who has been placed on NHL waivers numerous times, is really not good news for McTavish (with all due respect).
Now that the Ducks are led by the Leo Carlsson, Beckett Sennecke, Cutter Gauthier, Troy Terry and company. Could McTavish's reduced role impact his future in Anaheim?
"It hasn't been definitely my best at all. I know I got a lot more to give."
- Mason McTavish
- Mason McTavish
This situation is something Kent Hughes could monitor closely. And there have been previous reports outlining what such a trade might cost.
McTavish, 22 years old, is a big, complete center who has 11 points in 19 games this season, after putting up 52 points (22 goals) last season.
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