Ducks Trade Big to Draft Klepov

Anaheim Ducks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

The Ducks pulled off a bold offseason reset, trading Mason McTavish and Olen Zellweger to snag top draft picks Nikita Klepov and Marcus Nordmark—moves designed to unlock cap space, accelerate future success, and target NHL-ready talent. Klepov’s availability at 15 was the catalyst, making the trade non-negotiable. With defense now stacked for the future, they’re hunting forward depth in free agency, eyeing players like Tristan Luneau and Anton Wahlberg as potential game-changers. They’re also repositioning roster holes, mirroring past trades like the Jamie Drysdale-for-Cutter deal. Contract…