Blockbuster Trade Underway: New York Rangers Aggressively Targeting 22-Year Old Star Forward
According to recent reports, President and General Manager Chris Drury is actively pursuing 22-year old star forward from the Anaheim Ducks as several reports confirm that trade talks are starting to materialize.
Over the last week reports have surfaced that suggest the New York Rangers were in deep conversation with the Anaheim Ducks regarding 22-year old RFA
Mason McTavish, and that both sides are in fact discussion the idea of a trade.
Sounds like there is some truth to #NYR checking in on Anaheim #Ducks RFA Mason McTavish. Both sides have only held preliminary talks, but the longer this goes on, the better id say the odds are something happens.
New Report: New York Rangers Aggressively Targeting Mason McTavish
However, new reports have just surfaced that the New York Rangers have amped up talks between the Anaheim Ducks regarding McTavish and that a deal could certainly be in the works.
With that being said, it was also reported that the Rangers are not the only team interested in acquiring the 22-year old forward, as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens are also interested.
#NYR are aggressively targeting #Ducks RFA Mason Mctavish.
Other teams have recently inquired, including #GoHabsGo, #Sabres, and #LeafsForever
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Now, no major sources have confirmed this according to Roger Hicks the Rangers are serious about this, as one of his trusted sources confirmed some interesting news:
"According to a well-placed source, the Rangers have had internal discussions about presenting an offer sheet, or alternatively, exploring a sign-and-trade scenario with Anaheim"
McTavish, who is a former third overall pick in 2021 NHL Draft, has developed into a powerful two-way center, something the Rangers are desperately looking for. Just last season he posted 52 points (22 goals, 30 assists) in 79 games, so adding him to the Rangers would be massive.
Previously on NYRangersInsider
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JUILLET 30 | 129 ANSWERS Blockbuster Trade Underway: New York Rangers Aggressively Targeting 22-Year Old Star Forward Would you be excited to see GM Chris Drury acquire Mason McTavish? |
Yes | 105 | 81.4 % |
No | 10 | 7.8 % |
Rangers need better | 14 | 10.9 % |
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