Nashville Predators select Miguel Marques No. 87 overall in 2024 NHL Draft

On Saturday at The Sphere in Las Vegas, the Nashville Predators took Miguel Marques in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft, No. 87 overall.

Marques spent the 2023-24 season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the Western Hockey League (WHL) where he tallied 28 goals and 46 assists for 74 points in 67 games. He ranked second among Hurricanes skaters in goals and first in assists and points. He added one assist in two playoff games and was given the Hurricanes’ Top Scorer Award while also receiving the Hurricanes’ Fan Favorite Award.

Marques is a solid power forward with a high IQ. He possess a great shot and NHL calibre release. He plays with an edge and has been known to throw around his weight, as well as a few reverse hits if he can sense you’re coming for him.

Daily Faceoff prospect analyst Steven Ellis, rated Marques No. 62 overall

“If one thing stands out here, it’s Marques’ confidence. He’s just 5-foot-11, but he’s not afraid of bigger players, and it shows in how feisty he gets. Marques’ numbers have been excellent this season and he’s got enough skill in bursts to beat just about anyone in the WHL in 1-on-1 situations. I just wish he’d shoot the puck more because he has too many quiet games.”

Marques joins Egor Surin, Teddy Stiga, Viggo Gustafsson and Hirkoi Gojsic as the Predators 2024 Draft picks thus far. Nashville is slated to pick next at No. 99 overall.