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Inside the NHL Mock Draft 2025: Why Matthew Schaefer Could Be the Islanders’ Game-Changer No One Saw Coming
10. Anaheim Ducks: Roger McQueen, C, Brandon (WHL)
This could be an interesting spot for the Ducks, who’ve become accustomed to falling in the draft lottery even with the high picks they’ve made in recent years. They’re well-stocked with young impact defensemen on the club and on the way. They’ve got last year’s No. 3 pick in Beckett Sennecke to add to their growing forward core. Could they use this pick in a deal for a proven scorer under contract with term, given that they need more offense for a club in need of heightening their expectations? Why not? But if they keep this pick, McQueen is a tantalizing choice that comes with risk. He’s a huge right-shot pivot that can play a skilled game with some edge — does that sound familiar? The risk is that much of his season was spent overcoming back issues. Some serious homework on his medicals will be needed, but he might have top-five upside. — Eric Stephens
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