St. Louis Blues
· 2026-06-29
The St. Louis Blues have acquired Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks in a draft night trade, giving up the No. 15 and 29 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Blues came into the 2026 NHL Draft with four first-round picks and were expected to make a move, with McTavish being a key target.
The team had been trying to acquire McTavish, who was the No. 3 overall pick in 2021, and finally got their man.
This move is a significant boost to the Blues' lineup, which already features young talent like Robert Thomas, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Dylan Holloway.
McTavish will bring versatility and skill to the top-six, making the Blues a more competitive team.
The Blues are currently 9th in the Western Conference with a 37-33 record, on a W4 streak, and this move could help them push for a Stanley Cup Playoffs spot in 2026/27.
The Blues will look to integrate McTavish into their lineup, with him expected to compete immediately and potentially push Pius Suter down to the third line center role.
The team still has options to add to their present and future, with the No. 16 overall pick still available.
And with the addition of McTavish, the Blues' top-six is now full of young talent and intriguing veterans.
But the team will need to balance their lineup and make sure everyone is on the same page.
So the Blues will look to make the most of their new acquisition and make a push for the playoffs.
The Blues' fans will be excited to see McTavish in action, and he will be looking to prove himself after being a healthy scratch in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year.