Anaheim Ducks Select Marcus Nordmark with 28th Overall Pick
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The Anaheim Ducks finished off a busy Day 1 of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by selecting Marcus Nordmark with the 28th overall pick. The Ducks acquired the 28th pick by trading picks 29 and 117 to the Vegas Golden Knights. They acquired the 29th pick, along with the 15th pick (Nikita Klepov), from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for forward Mason McTavish.
Nordmark was selected from Djurgardens IF in Sweden. During the 2025-26 season, he tallied 38 points (14-24=38) in 25 games at the U18 level and an assist in eight games at the SHL level. He represented Sweden at the U18 World Championship, where he scored four points (3-1=4) in six games en route to a gold medal.
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With the puck on his stick, Nordmark dictates pace and controls play by protecting and making deft plays from everywhere in the offensive zone. While not the lightest on his feet, he has all the other tools necessary to become a producer at the NHL level.
Though not too involved when off-puck, he finds soft ice and has a quick, heavy release that can beat goaltenders from distance. He has the vision to know when to keep his feet moving, make a slip pass, or attempt something a bit more ambitious.
Skating and forechecking leave something to be desired, and he’s not overly physical despite his 6-foot-2 frame. He’s under contract with Djurgardens for the 2026-27 season.
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