Rumor: Dreger: Belief that Mason McTavish is going to be traded

[tomd]

I don't know if they put the 9th OVR pick on the table for him, but maybe Zetterlund+25th.

Ducks would probably be targeting only Yakemchuk.

 

[cheesymc]

Ducks would probably be targeting only Yakemchuk.

I think Yakemchuk+Batherson for Mctavish+

 

[tomd]

I think Yakemchuk+Batherson for Mctavish+

Probably more than we can hope for but that is the type of trade verbeek should be trying to make. Stay young and get better.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I think Chicago should trade for him. I think he'd dominate on a line with Bedard.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Ducks would probably be targeting only Yakemchuk.

Pinto

 

[tomd]

Pinto

Certainly a good possibility if available. But that seems like a slight downgrade for Ottawa. If the ducks still like Yakemchuk it could be a win-win for both teams. But the ducks would need to be taking the long view and be a little patient while he develops.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Ducks would probably be targeting only Yakemchuk.

Probably would be fair, but after the season McTavish just had, doubt he returns Yakemchuk.

I think Yakemchuk+Batherson for Mctavish+

Why would Ottawa entertain that?

 

[tomd]

Probably would be fair, but after the season McTavish just had, doubt he returns Yakemchuk.

Agreed it only makes sense if Ottawa still values him highly. There is a lot to like about mctavish though. I really would prefer the ducks not trade him but if they do it has to be for a quality piece. Yakemchuk would fill a huge hole for Anaheim.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Agreed it only makes sense if Ottawa still values him highly. There is a lot to like about mctavish though. I really would prefer the ducks not trade him but if they do it has to be for a quality piece. Yakemchuk would fill a huge hole for Anaheim.

I know the rumour is that they really liked him at the draft, but I don't know if he's the best fit.

Yeah he's big and is a RHD, but he's yet another D who will need a lot of PP time to succeed, and the Ducks are already loaded with promising young OFD.

 

[tomd]

I know the rumour is that they really liked him at the draft, but I don't know if he's the best fit.

Yeah he's big and is a RHD, but he's yet another D who will need a lot of PP time to succeed, and the Ducks are already loaded with promising young OFD.

he may not be but his physicality and shot would be unique among the existing D and he’s a RS which is a huge need. I think the ducks would only be looking at him, Pinto, or Batherson. Maybe the 9OA but that seems unlikely. Going to be interesting.

 

[Hale The Villain]

he may not be but his physicality and shot would be unique among the existing D and he’s a RS which is a huge need. I think the ducks would only be looking at him, Pinto, or Batherson. Maybe the 9OA but that seems unlikely. Going to be interesting.

Not a Ducks fan, but is it crazy to think they might be interested in Greig/Zetterlund (replacement top 9 forward) + additional assets?

Don't know how many people expected Verbeek to accept Poehling + picks for Zegras.

 

[tomd]

Not a Ducks fan, but is it crazy to think they might be interested in Greig/Zetterlund (replacement top 9 forward) + additional assets?

Don't know how many people expected Verbeek to accept Poehling + picks for Zegras.

Maybe but all the upside in that scenario goes to Ottawa. If McTavish becomes the 70-80 point 2C he looked to be just a year ago then the trade is yet another loss for Verbeek. I think they have to make this trade count.

 

[Hale The Villain]

Maybe but all the upside in that scenario goes to Ottawa. If McTavish becomes the 70-80 point 2C he looked to be just a year ago then the trade is yet another loss for Verbeek. I think they have to make this trade count.

That's true. I wouldn't trade him if I were in Verbeek's shoes.

I think if McTavish goes to Ottawa it'll be to play LW.

Based on his defensive stats, feel like that might be the better spot for him than at C.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Ottawa Senators are going big-game hunting on NHL's trade market

Senators need to make a deal

ottawacitizen.com

 

[robbieboy3686]

Ottawa Senators are going big-game hunting on NHL's trade market

Senators need to make a deal

ottawacitizen.com

The Sens Gm being familiar with MacT from MacT junior team days is interesting for sure

 

[Masked]

I think Yakemchuk+Batherson for Mctavish+

That's not thinking by any stretch of the imagination. That's ignorance.

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

I think Yakemchuk+Batherson for Mctavish+

do you smoke crack cocaine on the regular?

 

[Leo2Cutter]

do you smoke crack cocaine on the regular?

Can’t blame a guy for dreaming

 

[TommyDangles]

Maybe but all the upside in that scenario goes to Ottawa. If McTavish becomes the 70-80 point 2C he looked to be just a year ago then the trade is yet another loss for Verbeek. I think they have to make this trade count.

When did he ever look like a 70-80 point guy? I've never seen that from him. His skating & effort has always been questionable.