The Anaheim Ducks have sent their first-round draft pick back to junior hockey, the team announced. The move involves Nikita Klepov, who wears number 40 for the Ducks.
Klepov appeared in a game against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on October 19, 2026, in New York City. The decision to return him to junior hockey comes after his brief stint with the NHL club.
The transaction was reported on October 31, 2026, by William Espy.
