Ducks Sign Top Draft Pick to Entry-Level Deal

Anaheim inks 10th overall selection Roger McQueen to 3-year contract

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:36pm

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The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward prospect Roger McQueen to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2026-27 season. McQueen was the Ducks' 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Why it matters

The signing of McQueen, a highly touted forward prospect, is an important move for the Ducks as they look to build for the future. McQueen was a top draft pick, and his entry-level deal represents the team's commitment to developing young talent.

The details

Under the terms of the contract, McQueen will join the Ducks organization for the 2026-27 season. The 3-year deal is a standard entry-level contract for a first-round draft pick.

  • The Ducks selected McQueen 10th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
  • McQueen's 3-year entry-level contract will begin in the 2026-27 season.

The players

Roger McQueen

A forward prospect who was the Ducks' 10th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Anaheim Ducks

The NHL franchise based in Anaheim, California that drafted and signed McQueen to an entry-level contract.

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What’s next

McQueen will now focus on developing his skills with the Ducks' minor league affiliate team before making his NHL debut.

The takeaway

The Ducks' signing of top draft pick Roger McQueen to an entry-level contract demonstrates the team's commitment to building for the future through the development of young talent.