The fast-rising prospect, who turned in a scorching stretch run and postseason in the Ontario Hockey League last year, was projected to go several slots later.
The Ducks selected forward Beckett Sennecke with the third overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday, snagging a fast-rising prospect whose ascent continued through draft day.
Though the Ducks had been linked in murmurs to Sennecke, he was widely projected to go several slots below No.
