Anaheim Ducks 2025 Class
2026-02-13
1. Carter Bear | LW |
Drafted: 11th Overall
Snapshot: High-motor winger, strong two-way impact, heavy forechecker.
Bear’s value comes from relentless pace and defensive reliability. He creates offense through puck retrievals and net-front pressure rather than pure finesse scoring.
Comparable: Brandon Hagel
Scout’s Take: “He doesn’t take shifts off. Coaches trust him early.”
Projection: Middle-six energy winger with penalty-killing upside
ETA: 2–3 years
2. Braeden Cootes | C |
Drafted: 12th Overall
Snapshot: Complete, detail-driven center with strong defensive instincts.
Cootes thrives in matchup situations and consistently drives puck possession. His offensive game is built on playmaking and responsible positioning.
Comparable: Bo Horvat (two-way style)
Scout’s Take: “He wins shifts with positioning and intelligence.”
Projection: Reliable top-nine center
ETA: 2–3 years
3. Cole Reschny | C |
Drafted: 14th Overall
Snapshot: Creative offensive playmaker developing with the North Dakota Fighting Hawks men’s ice hockey.
Reschny excels at reading coverage and creating passing lanes. Physical strength remains his main development focus.
Comparable: Brayden Point (stylistically — playmaking vision)
Scout’s Take: “Elite offensive mind — strength will determine ceiling.”
Projection: Potential top-six scoring center
ETA: 3 years
4. Jackson Smith | D |
Drafted: 13th Overall
Snapshot: Mobile two-way defenseman with strong physical engagement.
Smith combines reach, skating, and defensive awareness. He projects as a stabilizing presence capable of heavy minutes.
Comparable: Josh Morrissey (defensive style base)
Scout’s Take: “Safe projection. Coaches love dependable defenders.”
Projection: Top-four all-situations defenseman
ETA: 2–4 years
5. Logan Hensler | D |
Drafted: 19th Overall
Snapshot: Structured shutdown defender developing with the Wisconsin Badgers men’s ice hockey.
Hensler plays a calm, controlled defensive game built on positioning and stick detail.
Comparable: Jonas Brodin
Scout’s Take: “Rarely makes mistakes. Very projectable defensive game.”
Projection: Defensive top-four anchor
ETA: 3–4 years
6.Lynden Lakovic | LW |
Drafted: 20th Overall
Snapshot: Power winger built around size and crease scoring.
Lakovic creates offense through physical puck protection and net-front presence. Skating development will define his ceiling.
Comparable: Tom Wilson (power forward style)
Scout’s Take: “Hard to move from scoring areas. Pro frame already.”
Projection: Top-six power winger
ETA: 2–3 years
7. Bill Zonnon | RW |
Drafted: 27th Overall
Snapshot: Rush-driven scoring winger with strong puck skill.
Zonnon thrives attacking defenders one-on-one and shows strong shooting versatility.
Comparable: Tyler Toffoli (offensive winger style)
Scout’s Take: “Natural scorer mentality. Defensive consistency is next step.”
Projection: Top-six scoring winger
ETA: 2–3 years
8. William Horcoff | C |
Drafted: 31st Overall
Snapshot: Two-way center developing with the Michigan Wolverines men’s ice hockey.
Horcoff blends size, leadership, and defensive reliability with solid puck support.
Comparable: Jordan Staal
Scout’s Take: “Mature game. Coaches trust him in every situation.”
Projection: Matchup middle-six center
ETA: 3 years
9. Sean Barnhill | D | NHL Draft Selection
Drafted: Mid-round selection
Snapshot: Large defensive blueliner with shutdown upside.
Barnhill uses reach and physicality effectively but continues refining skating and puck movement.
Comparable: Nikita Zadorov (development style path)
Scout’s Take: “Tools are there — skating progress will decide everything.”
Projection: Defensive depth shutdown defender
ETA: 3–5 years
10. Michael Svrcek | RW | NHL Draft Selection
Drafted: Mid-round selection
Snapshot: Speed-driven offensive winger with high creativity.
Svrcek excels attacking off the rush and maintaining puck control at high pace. Strength development remains key.
Comparable: Martin Ne?as (speed + skill style)
Scout’s Take: “Dynamic with the puck. Needs strength to handle pro game.”
Projection: Boom-or-bust top-six skill winger
ETA: 3–4 years
11. Cullen Potter | C/W |
Drafted: 22nd overall
Snapshot: Explosive skating forward who drives transition offense and rush chances.
Comparable: Dylan Larkin (speed-driven offensive style)
Projection: Top-six offensive forward
ETA: 2–3 years
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Anaheim Ducks 2025 Class
Summary and projections
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Anaheim Ducks 2025 Class
Summary and projections
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Anaheim Ducks 2025 Class
Summary and projections
Svreck, if he makes it, will be a 3rd line energy guy at best.
Anaheim Ducks 2025 Class
Summary and projections