{
  "id": 10820942,
  "title": "Nikita Klepov makes Anaheim Ducks roster after forgoing time at MSU",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/nikita-klepov-makes-anaheim-ducks-roster-after-forgoing-time-at-msu",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T01:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nikita-klepov-makes-anaheim-ducks-010051443.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nikita Klepov, the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Class, has made the Anaheim Ducks 25-man active roster to begin the 2026 season. The Michigan State hockey team had high hopes for Klepov, but instead, the Anaheim Ducks signed him to an entry-level contract, with the young athlete choosing to forego his time at Michigan State University. Born in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and holding Russian citizenship, Klepov was a standout player with the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League, catching the attention of both the Spartans and the NHL. The Ducks announced their season-opening roster, with Klepov expressing excitement about the team's prospect.",
  "summary": "After skipping his time in East Lansing, Nikita Klepov has made the active roster with the Anaheim Ducks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nikita Klepov, 15th pick, joins Anaheim Ducks roster",
    "Forgoes Michigan State University to sign with Ducks",
    "Born in Florida, Russian citizen, OHL star"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Klepov's decision to forgo college and join the Anaheim Ducks' active roster immediately shifts his development path from a potential NCAA trajectory to a professional one.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}