The Anaheim Ducks have signed winger Nikita Klepov to a three-year entry-level contract following his selection as their top pick in the recent draft, with a reported cap hit of $1.075MM and an AAV of $1.575MM. Klepov had a standout rookie season in the OHL, leading the league with 37 goals and 60 assists. He was drafted using the 15th pick acquired from St. Louis in exchange for Mason McTavish. Klepov’s options are to play junior with Saginaw or join Anaheim, with his contract potentially sliding if he plays fewer than ten NHL games.
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