Top Prospect's Dream Comes True: Ducks Select Klepov in NHL Draft In a surprising yet thrilling turn of events, the Anaheim Ducks made a bold move in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, selecting highly touted prospect, Maxim Klepov, with a coveted pick. Ranked No. 8 on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings of North American skaters, Klepov had flown under the radar for many teams, having only met with the Ducks once prior to the draft. However, on June 26, the day before the actual draft, the Ducks made a phone call that changed Klepov's life forever, making him the latest addition to the team's growing roster of young talent. As Klepov begins his journey in the NHL, fans are eagerly anticipating what this talented player will bring to the ice.

Klepov, who was No. 8 on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings of North American skaters, had only met with the Ducks once prior to the draft, but when they called his name on June 26, one day before ...