Prospect Info: With the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 Draft, the Ducks take Beckett Sennecke

[JohnnyDrama]

Seeing Demidov drafted after Sennecke just seems completely ridiculous

 

[Arthuros]

Someone please tell me they actually interviewed the guy at some point. If not I don't want to hear them talking about selecting high character players again.

One of the most baffling rumours coming out of this. It's like Verbeek was so obsessed with secret keeping that he didn't even want to let the player he actually wanted know they were interested!

 

[Hinterland]

Will he develop a mean streak and learn to be physical or play as a tall skinny skill player

You never know but I doubt it. First and foremost he's a goal scorer. He has yet to fill out but so far hasn't really displayed a willingness to get involved physically.

 

[Rasp]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794812271597846789

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Don’t mind the pick… hopefully we trade up from oilers pick and aim at a dmen

 

[Rasp]

Im pumped for this pick. Do some research on him before you bash the kid. His growth trajectory is sky high

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Will he develop a mean streak and learn to be physical or play as a tall skinny skill player

He comments on that himself here:

https://thehockeynews.com/ohl/latest-news/beckett-sennecke-drafted-3rd-overall-by-anaheim-why-his-growth-spurt-increased-his-nhl-potential

Don’t mind the pick… hopefully we trade up from oilers pick and aim at a dmen

Emery or Badinka, big RHDs

 

[Static]

I mean what percentage would you give it with so much potential in this draft?

I dont know. Who does? I know it isn't 0%

 

[Hinterland]

It's more about potential and trajectory than what they are today. After watching what he can do as a scrawny kid, the Ducks clearly see huge potential when he rounds out his frame at 6'4 215. They are all on different tracks, clearly this scouting staff sees Sennecke as someone who will continue to improve in leaps and bounds.

I mean I agree with this post 100%. There's a lot of potential but the Ducks had the 3rd overall pick. You can't draft a winger 3rd overall just because you like his trajectory. I mean you can but it's probably not very smart.

 

[KelVarnsen]

Sorry. Bummed by this pick.

 

[ScarTroy]

I mean I agree with this post 100%. There's a lot of potential but the Ducks had the 3rd overall pick. You can't draft a winger 3rd overall just because you like his trajectory. I mean you can but it's probably not very smart.

For real when will the scouts who are paid to do this listen to you?

I’m a fan of this pick, I can see the potential and that could be a beastly top line we have in a few years.

 

[DaGeneral]

Not sure how I feel about this yet

 

[Bender66]

I heard explosive skater. I'm sold. Too many slugs on skates, most speed is welcomed
Love his face when it was announced lol

 

[Mr Rogers]

Why exactly is he so risky if he’s a great skater with good hands? Work ethic? Hockey IQ?

 

[GermanRocket7]

Here's to hoping we will see his shocked/surprised reaction a lot more, for example alongside Zegras in dozens of lacrosse plays and goals.

 

[Static]

Why exactly is he so risky if he’s a great skater with good hands? Work ethic? Hockey IQ?

History of production. He really took off in the second half of the season and only recently had his huge growth spurt. If his development curve was a chart his recent play would be a vertical line.

Hockey guys are naturally conservative though, so most would want to see it for longer before investing this high a pick. It's a huge swing.

 

[Dostwall]

One thing I like about this pick is that they are aiming for potential, not floor.

With a #3 pick, you should be getting a star.

They think he will be. We’ll see.

 

[mightyquack]

Oh boy.

Over 50 games under PPG and third overall pick. Certainly got to hope his end of thr season and playoffs is taking a big step and not just an outlier.

 

[Deuce22]

Not sure how it will work out, but like that they aren’t afraid to go against the “consensus.”

 

[Boo Boo]

This is interesting given what madden said about how our organization view guys perceived as later risers last week

 

[Static]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806832687807648042

 

[Ducks]

Madden said that they are for sure drafting the one they think is the best player available. He said they've drafted for need twice in the past 10 years, both forced by the GM, and neither pick worked. He also said that they're not drafting the best player right now, but the one they think will be the best player in 5 years.

Personally I like that our scouting org has their own list and they take swings at players they really believe in like Lindholm and Sennecke. He's their guy and they wanted him above everyone else.

 

[FiveHoleTickler]

I can dig it.

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Looking at Sennecke 2-year OHL career in the regular season, it's meh.

Sennecke	OHL
Season	Games	G	A	Pts	PPG	+/-
D-1	61​	20​	35​	55​	0.90​	-7​
Playoffs	5​	1​	-6​	-5​	-1.00​	-2​
D+0	63​	27​	41​	68​	1.08​	33​
Playoffs	16​	10​	12​	22​	1.38​	9​

Ducks hoping the lightning in the bottle at the end of the of his draft season is a precursor than a flash.

Sennecke	Split	D+0
Season	Games	G	A	Pts	PPG	+/-
D+0	63​	27​	41​	68​	1.08​	33​
Oct-Jan	42​	15​	24​	39​	0.93​	16​
Feb-Mar	21​	12​	17​	29​	1.38​	17​
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Playoffs	16​	10​	12​	22​	1.38​	9​

A closer look at Feb-Mar

Sennecke	Last	21 games	Splits
Season	Games	G	A	Pts	PPG	+/-
Feb-Mar	21​	12​	17​	29​	1.38​	17​
First 9	9​	5​	2​	7​	0.78​	-2​
Last 12 games	12​	7​	15​	22​	1.83​	19​

It's possible that Sennecke finally had his mind sync with his body in the latter part of the season. He nearly grew 5 inches in the past two seasons. (Source)

There's lots of potential with Sennecke, but there is also a lot of risk if based upon his last 12 regular season games and playoffs.

Since he's a Duck, then I hope he continues that torrid pace next year in the OHL.

 

[Sean Garrity]

This really isn’t that surprising, the Ducks (Madden specifically?) have always valued 2nd half of draft years and playoffs. The Ducks definitely loved his 10g-12a in 16 games in the post season to top off his strong second half.