2025-26 Anaheim Ducks Top Prospects

** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists, they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.

Roger McQueen is a physically imposing center with an unusual blend of size, hands, and mobility, allowing him to control possession, protect the puck effectively, and create offense both as a shooter and playmaker. His strengths lie in his reach, offensive instincts, and ability to dictate play down low, but concerns remain about his durability and consistency, particularly due to past injuries and the need to sharpen his defensive habits. Overall, he projects as a high-upside top-line center if he can stay healthy and continue refining his all-around game.

Tristan Luneau is a highly skilled, puck-moving defenseman whose skating and offensive awareness make him a natural driver of transition and a strong candidate to quarterback a power play at the NHL level. His ability to process the game and distribute the puck under pressure stands out, but his defensive game can be inconsistent, especially in terms of physical engagement and decision-making in his own zone. In the long term, he projects as a top-four offensive defenseman who can significantly contribute to a team’s puck movement and scoring from the back end.

Stian Solberg is a hard-nosed, physical defenseman who plays with intensity and a clear edge, using his strength and competitiveness to disrupt opponents and defend aggressively. He excels in physical battles and brings a high level of engagement every shift, though his decision-making with the puck can be erratic and he will need to improve his discipline and composure. Overall, he projects as a rugged top-four or dependable bottom-pair defenseman who can provide defensive stability and physical presence.

Lucas Pettersson is an intelligent, offensively inclined forward who relies on strong vision and playmaking ability to create chances and support puck movement through the neutral and offensive zones. His hockey sense and creativity are clear strengths, but he lacks elite speed and physical strength, which may limit his effectiveness against higher-level competition. He projects as a middle-six forward who can contribute secondary offense if his skating and strength continue to develop.

Eric Nilson is a responsible, two-way center who plays a detail-oriented game built on strong skating, effort, and defensive awareness, making him reliable in all three zones. His strengths lie in his work ethic and ability to support play defensively and in transition, though his offensive ceiling appears limited and he will need to add strength to handle professional competition. Overall, he projects as a potential bottom-six NHL center who can provide dependable minutes in a defensive role.

2025 Anaheim Ducks Draft Picks

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