Nikita Klepov Brings Pure Hands - And Plenty of Draft Day Temptation

Nikita Klepov’s profile reads like the kind of draft file scouts circle in red ink when they think they’ve found a little extra sauce. The buzz here centers on a gifted playmaker whose puck skills can make defenders look like they missed the memo. That kind of package always forces NHL teams to decide whether they want safe or special, and that conversation gets louder the closer draft day gets.