GM meetings in Detroit : Mason McTavish at the heart of discussions

Yes, the Canadiens are looking for one – in an ideal world – between now and the start of the season. But let’s just say that Kent Hughes isn’t the only guy on the case, we agree.A top-6 center who’s young and talented is an asset in demand.And there’s something worth mentioning: if Carey Price leaves, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the Canadiens will be able to take the financial hit and put him on a center. Why? Because it goes back to the basic problem, which has been in place since the start of the summer: who’s available on the market? But hey. Given that NHL executives are currently in Detroit and it’s easy to gossip, that means the rumours are back in full swing. And one name that’s circulating: Mason McTavish.
An NHL source to me on the trade rumors surrounding #FlyTogether RFA center Mason McTavish:
“[Verbeek] hasn’t sent the bat signal out yet that it’s time to talk trade and take the best offer.” More on that and the NHL trade market for centers:https://t.co/yPDLdq4RiA– Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) September 3, 2025
[content-ads]However, the word on the street is that the Ducks and the player, who have yet to agree on the terms of a new contract, are not at the divorce stage. In other words? A deal isn’t imminent, but that hasn’t stopped executives and agents from talking about it. Many are wondering whether the Ducks are close to giving in and putting the player on the market. Obviously, this will depend on the state of negotiations. But in any case, people know that the Habs are looking for a second-line center for the future.
Will the #GoHabsGo #LeafsForever and #Canucks be able to find the center depth they’re looking for on the NHL trade market before the 2025-26 regular season begins? https://t.co/DoyXkKUQHr –
Jimmy Murphy (@MurphysLaw74) September 3, 2025
[spacer title=’Overtime’]- CF Montreal practice: the latest
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this Wednesday morning at the Nutrilait Centre.
1. Several academics are with the group: Samsy Keita, Raphaël Pascal and Tim Arnaud. 2. Jalen Neal practices alone. #RemiseEnForme3. Thomas Gillier, Dante Sealy, Hennadii Synchuk, Olger Escobar, Efrain Morales, Owen… pic.twitter.com/GQ1lZHoD85– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) September 3, 2025
– Interesting.
I’m happy to announce that I’ll have a column on @JeromeLandry ‘s show on Cogeco @fm93quebec
Starting today, I’ll be joining the show to talk hockey every Wednesday at 1pm. Thanks to Cogeco Québec and Jérôme.https://t.co/aCrlPniGEN pic.twitter.com/0INv9K44JV– Tony Marinaro (@TonyMarinaro) September 3, 2025
– The subject is still the talk of the town.
“You’re Mitch Marner, you can’t expect anything different than what you experienced.
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The
guys discuss Marner’s comments on his departure from the Maple Leafs and the next steps with the Golden Knights.#VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/p67LQi1b8K– OverDrive (@OverDrive1050) September 2, 2025