In a shocking trade that is sending shockwaves through the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks have dealt star forward Mike McTavish to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for two highly coveted first-round picks in the 2026 Draft. The 23-year-old McTavish, known for his impressive scoring prowess and physical play, is expected to bring a much-needed boost to the Blues' offense. The trade marks a significant departure from the Ducks' rebuild strategy, which had been centered around accumulating draft picks and prospects. With these two first-round picks, Anaheim is poised to bolster its talent pool and potentially accelerate its climb back to contention in the Western Conference.
McTavish traded to Blues by Ducks for 2 1st-round picks in 2026 Draft NHL.com
![[Dreger] The Blues front office is changing with Kevin Maxwell and Peter Chiarelli leaving the club to pursue other opportunities. Chiarelli is a candidate in NSH interview process and Maxwell is expected to return to NYR in a management role.](https://preview.redd.it/8hs9m3tumlrg1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=ce4550e1caea7b79f0c63dd506935cd41dc4d243)
