Overview

• Mason McTavish, the Ducks’ 22-goal, 52-point restricted free agent, is still without a contract as training camp approaches
• The Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as the leading teams expressing interest in his signing rights
• Detroit holds a perceived advantage thanks to the strong rapport between GM Pat Verbeek and Steve Yzerman
• Anaheim’s roughly $20 million in cap flexibility deters offer-sheet attempts and makes trades the more likely path
• Any deal would require a blue-chip, right-shot defense prospect as the centerpiece of the return