Ducks Lock Up Nordmark With Three-Year Deal

Anaheim has moved quickly to secure first-round pick Marcus Nordmark to a three-year contract, signaling confidence in the young prospect's development trajectory. Getting a first-rounder signed early removes uncertainty and allows the organization to plan around his progression without the distraction of contract negotiations. This is the kind of move that separates patient organizations from those scrambling to fill holes, and it shows the Ducks are thinking long-term about their rebuild.