The Anaheim Ducks made a notable selection at the 2026 NHL Draft, choosing Swedish left wing Marcus Nordmark with the 28th overall pick.
Nordmark, at 18, arrives after a standout junior season in Sweden, where he recorded 14 goals and 24 assists for 38 points in 25 games for Djurgarden Jr., and broke into the Swedish Hockey League at 17.
His international résumé is equally impressive, highlighted by gold medals with Djurgarden’s U‑18 and junior squads in the 2024‑25 season and a senior gold at the 2026 U‑18 World Championship.
A Family Legacy Meets New Opportunity
The draft also involved a flurry of trade activity, with Anaheim moving the 29th and 117th overall selections to Vegas in exchange for the 28th pick, and acquiring two first‑rounders from the St. Louis Blues for center Mason McTavish.
Nordmark’s family ties to the sport run deep; his father, Robert Nordmark, was drafted by the Blues in 1987 and appeared in 236 NHL games, while his brothers Eric and Steven currently compete professionally in Sweden.
Coaches and analysts alike see the pick as a blend of skill, size and a hockey pedigree that could accelerate the Ducks’ rebuild, especially as the organization looks to infuse fresh talent into its forward lines.