Anaheim Ducks Close in on Multi-Year Deal with Rising Star Pavel Mintyukov In a significant move ahead of the NHL's restricted free agent deadline, the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly on the verge of signing defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a multi-year contract extension. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the young blueliner is expected to secure a deal worth around $7.4 million per year, mirroring the five-year, $37 million contract recently signed by Brandt Clarke with the Los Angeles Kings. Mintyukov's rapid development has made him a key contributor to the Ducks' defensive unit, and this extension would solidify his presence in Anaheim for years to come. The Ducks' decision to lock up one of their top restricted free agents will be seen as a positive sign for the team's long-term prospects.

The Anaheim Ducks will take one of their restricted free agents off of the market. The club is nearing a multi-year extension with defenseman Pavel Mintyukov per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The new deal is expected to land in the realm of Brandt Clarke‘s five-year, $37MM contract signed with the Los Angeles Kings in late-June. This […]