Pavel Mintyukov Signs Five-Year, $36 Million Extension with Ducks

Restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov has signed a five-year, $36 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks, securing his place on the roster through the 2030-31 season. The deal follows intense league-wide speculation regarding his future and potential offer sheet interest. Mintyukov, 22, has recorded 17 goals and 52 assists across 204 games in his first three NHL seasons. This extension ensures he remains a core piece of the Ducks' defensive rotation.