Ducks Draft Nordmark for Offensive Boost

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

The Anaheim Ducks strike gold at 28th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft with Marcus Nordmark—a Swedish phenom who lit up the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a tournament-leading 12 points and an OT hat trick, plus 38 points in 25 games for Djurgårdens U20. Scouts rave about his offensive upside and open-ice danger, though questions linger about consistency, pace, and physicality. With a slower Swedish style and tendency to hold the puck too long, his North American transition could be tricky—but his addition turbocharges the Ducks’ scoring depth. A high-upside gamble with serious potential. Support…