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Mintyukov Eyes Trade Amid Ducks' Development Concerns

11/22/2025

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Pavel Mintyukov, a 21-year-old defenseman for Anaheim Ducks, was selected 10th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and has faced consecutive healthy scratches.
Mintyukov has expressed a desire for more playing time and may seek a trade if his situation does not improve.
Pat Verbeek, the Ducks' general manager, values Mintyukov's offensive skills but says his defensive development needs work, affecting trade discussions with the Penguins who need left-side defensemen.

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Pavel Mintyukov, a 21-year-old defenseman for Anaheim Ducks, was selected 10th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and has faced consecutive healthy scratches.
Mintyukov has expressed a desire for more playing time and may seek a trade if his situation does not improve.
Pat Verbeek, the Ducks' general manager, values Mintyukov's offensive skills but says his defensive development needs work, affecting trade discussions with the Penguins who need left-side defensemen.