Blues Trade for McTavish, Overstock Centers

The St. Louis Blues pulled off a bold move in the 2026 NHL Draft, trading their 15th and 29th picks to land high-octane forward Mason McTavish — a former third-overall pick with offensive upside but skating and defensive questions. They also selected center Tynan Lawrence with the 11th pick, aligning with GM’s preference for high-IQ depth, then surprised by taking another center, Maddox Dagenais, at 16th — a project with high ceiling but limited immediate impact. The result? A crowded center corps and a glaring lack of elite defense, raising eyebrows about whether the Blues overpaid for McTavish and missed a bigger star opportunity. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d96649979bd29f2a