What Happened
The Anaheim Ducks are calling up forward Roger McQueen from their AHL affiliate in San Diego, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. McQueen, a six-foot-six forward, could make his NHL debut Tuesday when the Ducks face the Calgary Flames. Anaheim selected him 10th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. He has opened this season with three goals in four games for San Diego.
Key Details
- Call-up reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman; the Ducks have not announced it
- McQueen could debut Tuesday against the Calgary Flames
- Anaheim took him 10th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
- The Saskatoon native spent three seasons with the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings
- He had 11 goals and 16 assists in 37 games at Providence College last season
- He has three goals in four AHL games this season
What It Means
McQueen becomes the latest highly drafted Anaheim forward to reach the NHL, following Nikita Klepov, the 15th overall pick this year, who debuted with the Ducks last week. A strong start in San Diego has earned the 2025 first-rounder a look, giving Anaheim another chance to evaluate a young forward at the top level.
What's Next
If McQueen appears Tuesday against Calgary, it would be his first NHL game. Otherwise he remains with Anaheim as the Ducks continue their schedule.