NHL News: Ducks Lock Up Talented Young Defenseman The Anaheim Ducks have made a significant move to secure their future, signing highly touted defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year contract extension. The 22-year-old Russian-born blueliner has already made a lasting impression with the Ducks, racking up 69 points in his young career, including 17 goals and 52 assists. Mintyukov's impressive statistics are a testament to his growing value as a key contributor to the Ducks' lineup. With this extension, the Ducks are betting big on Mintyukov's potential to become a cornerstone of their defense for years to come.

The Ducks have signed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year contract extension through the 2030-31 NHL season. Mintyukov, 22 (11/25/03), has recorded 17-52=69 points with 61 penalty minutes (PIM) ...