Second Future Spartan Taken in First Round: Nikita Klepov Selected No. 15 Overall by Anaheim Ducks

After the first future Spartan was selected seventh overall, Chase Reid, it didn’t take much longer for the NHL to call the second Spartan’s name. Nikita Klepov was selected with the No. 15 overall pick after the Anaheim Ducks traded with the St. Louis Blues, who entered the night with four first-round selections. Anaheim clearly had its sights set on Klepov and made the move to ensure they landed him.