Taking a Look Back on the Anaheim Ducks 2018 Entry Draft

Jackson Perbix— Right Wing, 2018 4th Round (116th Overall) Draft Pick

Jack Perbix was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the 4th round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. This season, he spent his first full year in the USHL, playing most of his season for the Green Bay Gamblers. He would spend 17 games with the Des Moines Buccaneers as well.

It was thought that Perbix would go on to play for Notre Dame, but he later changed his NCAA commitment to play for the University of Minnesota. He will join fellow Duck, Blake McLaughlin, there next season.

In a total of 60 games played between both Green Bay and Des Moines, Perbix posted a total of 49 points for the 2018-19 season. This includes 12 goals and an added 37 helpers. He is definitely more of a setup man than a natural born goalscorer, but he is committed to working hard and seeing that his teammates succeed.

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Perbix’s only flaw is his skating, which he needs to work on over the next few seasons. Nevertheless, he has been public about the fact that he believes that someday he will have the chance to make an impact on the Anaheim Ducks roster.

Roman Durny— Goaltender, 2018 5th Round (147th Overall) Draft Pick

Roman Durny is the second goaltender drafted by the Anaheim Ducks during the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. This seemed like a sign that there was a possibility Bob Murray was not quite confident in Olle Eriksson Ek. Lukas Dostal seems to be the favorite, but Durny still had a decent season with the Des Moines Buccaneers.

This was Durny’s first full season playing in the United States after his time in Slovakia. He played 50 games for Des Moines and posted a .909 SV%. There are a few things he needs to work on if he wants to make it in the NHL, but a few more seasons of development will hopefully allow him to hones his skills and get NHL ready.

Hunter Drew— Defenseman, 2018 6th Round (178th Overall) Draft Pick

Hunter Drew was the only defenseman drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Selected in the 6th round, it is likely the Ducks selected him to restock their prospect cupboard with a right-handed defenseman.

Drew spent the 2018-19 season playing in the QMJHL with the Charlottetown Islanders. He has one of his best seasons yet, setting a career high in goals, assists, and points; the 20-year-old tallied 50 points (16g, 31 a) in 61 games.

The Kingston, Ontario native is best known for playing physical and using his 6’2” frame to his advantage. However, he has taken great strides in the past few seasons to improve his offensive game drastically. He has a great attitude both on and off the ice and is willing to learn and grow.

In April, he was signed to an amateur tryout (ATO) by the San Diego Gulls. While this doesn’t mean we will see Drew in the Ducks lineup anytime soon, it could definitely mean that the Ducks have found yet another gem in one of the later rounds of the draft.

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