Anaheim re-signs defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, extending the agreement for five years, according to reports from Canadian and U.S. outlets. Yahoo Sports and the Winnipeg Free Press say Mintyukov signs a long-term deal valued at $7.2 million per season. The timing comes amid broader contract and roster maneuvering in the league, including reported offer-sheet activity tied to other players.
Yahoo Sports reports that offer sheets have been presented to the 22-year-old defenseman and states the Ducks are still weighing an NHL-record offer sheet involving star center Leo Carlsson. The mention of Carlsson’s situation indicates Anaheim’s front office is balancing multiple contract developments at the same time.
While the sources agree on Mintyukov’s re-signing and the financial terms of the five-year extension, they differ mainly in emphasis, with Yahoo focusing on the offer-sheet reporting and Anaheim’s decision-making surrounding Carlsson. The overall picture is that Anaheim locks in its blue-line prospect/regular while remaining engaged in ongoing contract negotiations across the NHL.
