The Ducks will have the third pick in next month’s NHL entry draft. It’s the third time in four seasons that the Ducks have had a top three overall draft pick.
San Jose will pick first, followed by the Chicago Blackhawks.
Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini is widely expected to be the top pick. Celebrini, a 17-year-old freshman, won the Hobey Baker Award this year, making him the youngest player to be named college hockey’s top player.
The Ducks (27-50-5) had the third-worst record in the NHL this season and were one of 11 teams that had a chance at securing the No.