"With Bo Horvat, Mat Barzal, Brayden Schenn, JG Pageau, and Casey Cizikas, they have options depending on the situation, who to use, and where. Where this team is lacking is on the wings. Kyle Palmieri missed the majority of the season, leaving a gaping hole."
"In his first season in the OHL, Klepov led the league in points, recording 97 (37 G, 60 A). What made his production even more impressive was doing so on a below-average Saginaw team that finished eighth in the OHL's Western Conference out of 10 teams."
"Klepov is a good skater, but there's still room for improvement, most notably lacking breakaway speed. Still, his skating isn't an issue in any regard and is better on his edges than his straight-line speed. Klepov's hands are partially what makes him a very good skater. He's incredibly deceptive with the puck."
The New York Islanders possess exceptional depth at center with Bo Horvat, Mat Barzal, Brayden Schenn, JG Pageau, and Casey Cizikas. However, the team struggles on the wings, particularly after Kyle Palmieri's injury-plagued season. Nikita Klepov, a 6'0" forward from the Saginaw Spirit, represents a potential solution. In his rookie OHL season, Klepov led the league with 97 points (37 goals, 60 assists) across 67 games despite playing for a below-average team. He earned OHL Rookie of the Month three times and won the MVP award at the OHL Top Prospects Game. Klepov is a skilled skater with deceptive puck-handling abilities and excellent edge work, though his straight-line speed requires development.
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