The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Mason McTavish to a six-year deal worth $42 million on Saturday.
McTavish was a restricted free agent this offseason but will now stay with the Ducks for another six years.
The 22-year-old led the Ducks with 22 goals and racked up the second-most points (52) with 30 assists last season.
"Today is an exciting day for me and my family to commit my long-term future to the Anaheim Ducks," said McTavish. "I believe in the direction of this organization and the group we have in the locker room. We’re building something special and I want to help this team take the next step toward becoming a consistent playoff contender and, ultimately, a championship team."
"Mason is a key part of our team, and we're excited to reach a long-term agreement that reflects his importance to our future," said Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek. "He's a highly skilled, physical, and competitive player who plays the game the right way. Mason has already made a significant impact at a young age, and we’re confident he’ll continue to grow into a top player as we build toward sustained success."
McTavish was selected No. 3 overall by the Ducks in the 2021 NHL Draft. Since his first full season (2022-2023), McTavish has put up 60 goals and 80 assists in 229 games.
Anaheim went 35-37-10 last season, finishing sixth in the Pacific Division. The team hired Joel Quenneville as their new head coach in May to replace Greg Cronin.
Quenneville hasn't coached since he stepped down from the same role on the Florida Panthers in 2021.
Anaheim start their new season on October 9th against the Seattle Kraken.