The 22 year old Mueller took to AHL hockey well, putting up 41 points in 67 games (12 goals and 29 assists) and seeing 10 of those on the powerplay.

Billed as a 200 foot player who can contribute in all areas of the ice, Mueller showed as a rookie that he is capable of building on the offense he should with the University of Nebraska-Omaha in the NCAA.

Mueller likely isn’t in a position to carve out a meaningful role with Vancouver at the NHL level yet, but he will return to the Abbotsford Canucks to gain more experience and build on the solid rookie campaign he put forth last season.

Mueller is worth watchlisting in deeper leagues, as he did get a two-game look in 2024-2025, it’s likely that he will get a second audition if he plays well in the minors this year.

After three years at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Mueller has seamlessly transitioned to professional hockey. In 32 games, he leads the team with 19 points. In addition, he’s done a bit of everything so far. Mueller is on the power play and penalty kill, and plays well in all three zones. He is also a strong offensive generator for Abbotsford, as he’s registered at least one shot in all but four games this season. Unfortunately, Mueller left the team’s game on January 10 with an injury and hasn’t played since. He’s listed as day-to-day, so it’s unknown exactly how long he’ll be out. Mueller likely won’t be in the NHL this year, so it’ll be important to see how he returns after injury.