The Anaheim Ducks made significant moves during the 2024 NHL Draft. Initially holding picks 3 and 31, they traded up to secure the 23rd pick, selecting defenseman Stian Solberg, who was described as 'the most violent player in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.' The Ducks had Solberg higher on their list than most teams and were pleased to grab him, with Martin Madden reportedly fist pumped after the selection. Additionally, the Ducks traded their 164th pick to the Los Angeles Kings for picks 182 and 214. They used pick 182 on Austin Burnevik, a forward who scored 40 goals in the USHL and will play for St. Cloud State next season. With pick 214, they selected Darels Uljanskis.
The Ducks traded down from 164th overall, acquiring picks 182 and 214. They used pick 182 on Austin Burnevik, a big forward who scored 40 goals in the USHL and will play for St. Cloud State next season #FlyTogether @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/xkWqEnyjpj
Ducks select Darels Uljanskis with the 214th pick. #FlyTogether
Ducks were on the clock with the 164th overall pick but called a five-minute timeout. They have now traded it to Los Angeles for picks 182 and 214. #FlyTogether
Ducks were even bigger fans of Stolberg + had him higher on their list than most teams. They did not expect him to be available so late in the 1st round and jumped at the chance to grab him by trading up. Rumor has it Martin Madden fist pumped after the selection. #FlyTogether
The Ducks started the day with picks no. 3 and 31 but left with 3 and 23. They used their second pick on defenseman Stian Solberg, described by @eliteprospects as “the most violent player in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.” https://t.co/aDL4kHMCQu #FlyTogether @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/Hv7NueLJT0
Stian Solberg is heading to Anaheim! 🇳🇴 #NHLDraft | @AnaheimDucks https://t.co/KWxrQS4QBG
Stian Solberg makes a ton of sense for the Ducks after they were projected by many to take new #NJDevils defenseman Anton Silayev third overall.
Ducks were due to have picks 31 and 35 #NHLDraft https://t.co/CDJ7rnZts2