What happened: Yahoo NHL reported that Mason McTavish is expected to be traded as contract friction pushes the Anaheim Ducks center toward a possible exit. The Detroit Red Wings were listed among potential landing spots, with Steve Yzerman weighing the decision amid Dylan Larkin’s reported trade request.

Why it matters: A McTavish pursuit would put Detroit’s long-term center plan in sharper focus if Larkin’s situation keeps shifting. It also keeps Mason McTavish in the middle of a growing offseason market as Anaheim sorts out its next contract and roster moves.

What to watch: Watch whether Anaheim’s contract talks restart or move toward formal trade discussions. Detroit’s next step with Larkin could shape how aggressively it chases another center.