Nikita Klepov selected No. 15 by the Anaheim Ducks in NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Nikita Klepov, a forward from Michigan State, was chosen as the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. Klepov, who is originally from Deerfield Beach, Florida, comes off a productive season with the Saginaw Spirit in the OHL, where he scored 37 goals and recorded 60 assists. He will join the Michigan State Spartans for the 2026-27 season. The Ducks traded NHL center Mason McTavish for this pick and the 29th overall pick, aiming to secure Klepov's talent.
- •Nikita Klepov was selected 15th overall by the Anaheim Ducks.
- •Klepov is a forward from Michigan State preparing for the next collegiate season.
- •He scored 37 goals and 60 assists in the OHL season.
- •The Ducks traded Mason McTavish to acquire the 15th pick.
- •Klepov's acquisition is part of the Ducks' prospects development plan.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Incoming Michigan State winger selected No. 17 in NHL Draft
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State forward selected No. 15 in the NHL Entry Draft
"Incoming Michigan State winger Ethan Belchetz was selected in the first round of the NHL Draft.
"Incoming Michigan State forward Nikita Klepov selected No. 15 in the NHL Draft.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:30 AMIncoming Michigan State winger selected No. 17 in NHL Draft
Incoming Michigan State winger Ethan Belchetz was selected in the first round of the NHL Draft.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:06 AMMichigan State forward selected No. 15 in the NHL Entry Draft
Incoming Michigan State forward Nikita Klepov selected No. 15 in the NHL Draft.
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