The Ducks have gone off the board at third overall, selecting forward Beckett Sennecke from the OHL’s Oshawa Generals. In the earliest surprise of the night, Sennecke was recently projected as the 10th overall selection in our 2024 NHL Mock Draft.
In Oshawa, Sennecke scored 27 goals and 68 points in 63 games while putting up another 10 goals and 22 points in 16 postseason games. Unfortunately, even with the efforts of Sennecke in the postseason, the Generals were swept by the London Knights in the 2024 OHL Finals. However, because of his strong play in the postseason, Sennecke was a very late riser in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Sennecke is similar to recent draft picks by the Ducks with his ability to play on both sides of the puck. He is a quality playmaker but has demonstrated a keen ability to steal the puck from opponents to control the game. Because of his play with the puck, Sennecke can pull opposing defenders to him while creating space for his teammates.
It was expected that Anaheim would draft for offense this year as their prospect cupboard on the blue line is already one of the best in the league. The team finished 30th in the league in offense while averaging 2.48 goals a game.
Nice! 6’3” RW.
Would be cool if the chat was working to hear the sighs.
Without commenting on his skills, I have to believe that some part of this selection is with an eye towards future cap management. Very doubtful that Beckett Sennecke will pay this, or even next season. Interesting pick. Especially when they passed up Demidov and Lindstrom.
His reaction was awesome
Titanic reach.
“THAT WAS A MISINPUT CALM DOWN YOU CALM DOWN” – The Ducks FO, I think
Kid was one of the fastest movers up the board. Just shocked he went that high. Time will tell. Verbeek will look like a Ken Holland Red Wings genius with this pick or no one will remember with the crop of young players the quacks already have