Yep, I would definitely recommend paying for it, especially since you will get their draft guide next week. $15 for the month.
Prospect Info: 2025 NHL Entry Draft
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From ep mock draft
The big man finally hears his name. The Ducks, already flush with talent across the board, fill a rare organizational gap by selecting Roger McQueen. The towering centre has a rare combination of size and skill that makes him a unique asset. There are obvious concerns around his injury history, but that's precisely why he's still on the board at 10. If he hits, McQueen might just carry the highest ceiling in the entire draft class.
Anaheim4ever
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Absolutely disappointing if that happens. Drafting a guy who may never show up in the NHL due to injuries.
Even picking Jackson Smith or Aitcheson would be preferable because at least they'd more likely build value as a prospect and be traded for a Forward. Would pick Mrtka before them though.
Worried that he is too small to play this way in the NHL.
I'm less worried about that from the way he battles men already at 17. Guys with his level of awareness and agility find ways to make it work. Better prospect than his brother and Frondel IMO.
The top 9 plays out exactly how I expect it and have expected since the lottery.
Schafer and Misa in the top 2.
Then Martone and 4 centers in the next 5.
Then 2 defensemen.
I will be very excited with the option of Eklund, and 2 of the centers (O'Brien, McQueen, Martin, Hagens, Des, Frondell) that drop to us.
Ya I have had the same concern and feelings especially when you look at recent comps like Benson and Savoie who dropped because of their size.
I also agree and am personally less concerned because he already plays in a mens league unlike the last 2 in the WHL.
But, if I had to bet I would say that he is the most likely guy to drop other then McQueen if his medical stuff doesn't look good.
Sure, but the physicality from both a philosophical as well as spatial point of view is much different in the NHL than the SHL. I would be worried about injuries and then what he has to pivot to if he has to change his game to survive.
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I don't think that is as guaranteed as you think.
Anaheim4ever
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If he isnt there at #10 then that means someone really good dropped to the Ducks such as O'Brien or Martin. That would be like 2010 or 2019 all over again. Other teams making mistakes is how the Ducks got Fowler and Z.
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Finally shifting to a forward focus and looking at O'Brien stuff. Standard highlights and condensed game ones. Like his game a lot from what I've seen. It's funny cause his team played against Sennecke in the playoffs, so got to watch more of him as well. His vision and passing reminds me a bit of Sennecke, and both have a sneaky good shot as well. Would like to watch more, his skating was the one thing that looked just average and not a strong point.
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Victor may have to lay off trying to dish out heavy hits, but maintain that tenacity to being a puck hound. Similarly, Martin might also have to lay off the big hits b/c his body probably can't handle it either.
What I do like about Victor's chances is that his brother is already in the NHL. Victor already has a personal mentor on what he can or shouldn't attempt on NHL ice. He just needs to add more mass to his frame before playing at the NHL level.
If people are worried about Victor, then there should also be some concern for Martin. At least Victor can rely on his offensive talent if he can't hit.
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Eklund is too good to be there at 10. The only reason he is dropping in rankings is because he is a small wing but he has the traits necessary to succeed in the NHL at his size. One team before us is going to prioritise drafting talent over position.
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I really get the sense that somehow we will be drafting a guy we really like, and would’ve drafted at #8 as well. We’re due a little fowleresque luck
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Depending how the picks go... i could def see Boston/Philly grabbing McQueen.... Both teams prob shoot for highest upside center at their picks... which depending on your scouts might mean McQueen who would prob be comfortably top 5 pick if not for injuries.
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I trust that after the Ducks perform their McQueen exams they will know whether his injury is a career risk. If the Ducks think that his injury/condition can heal with rest and therapy then I'd be happy to take him.
We can afford to swing for the fences with this year's pick if McQueen is the highest rated player on our draft board at #10..
We can afford to swing for the fences with this year's pick if McQueen is the highest rated player on our draft board at #10..
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I see a lot of discussion but do you guys have a "perfect world" pick? Honestly, you guys are the toughest one for me to peg down on who you might take and for what reasons. You're pretty flush with talent across the board so I couldn't even point to a pick to bolster the group. I thought maybe Aitchenson might fill the biggest "need"?
What are you all thinking?
What are you all thinking?
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I agree from a roster POV. I just thought adding another big body banger to go with Solberg would be good?
He’d be a nice add, if he’s the BPA on their board go for it, I just feel there’s positions we need to strengthen more.
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Definitely hard to tell with our scouts/Madden. They've shown a number of times if they really have someone high on their board, they aren't afraid to pick them at their spot even if it would be considered a reach by consensus
