Ducks Sign 1st-Round Pick Nikita Klepov to 3-Year, Entry-Level Contract

Canucks: Prospect Anthony Romani could see opportunity at Michigan State after changes

Nikita Klepov signed his entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, making him ineligible to play in the NCAA. That leaves the door open for Romani.

Ducks sign 1st-round pick Nikita Klepov to 3-year, entry-level contract

The 18-year-old right winger, selected 15th overall in June NHL draft, reaches a deal in a surprising move after he had committed to playing at Michigan State.

Ducks sign top prospect Nikita Klepov to entry-level contract - Daily Faceoff

The Anaheim Ducks have signed 2026 first-round pick Nikita Kelpov to a three-year, entry-level contract. Klepov’s deal will hold a cap hit of $1.075 million. Klepov was the 15th overall pick this past June. The 18-year-old is coming off one of the best seasons in the OHL, registering a league-high 97 points (37 goals and 60 assists) with the Saginaw Spirit. He did it as a rookie, having played with the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers the year prior…

Ducks Sign Klepov to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

Forward was Ducks’ 15th overall selection in the first round of 2026 NHL Draft