Ducks extend Pavel Mintyukov ahead of reported offer sheet
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Anaheim Ducks have extended defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year, $7.2 million-per-season contract. The 22-year-old blue liner faced at least two offer sheets, but opted to remain with the Ducks. General manager Pat Verbeek is concurrently managing a significant offer sheet presented to teammate Leo Carlsson, which could impact the team's roster decisions. Mintyukov's deal includes a $3 million signing bonus and he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2031. Anaheim has $10 million in cap space remaining with additional restricted free agents to sign this offseason.
- •Mintyukov signs a five-year, $7.2 million deal
- •Ducks face an offer sheet for Leo Carlsson
- •Mintyukov will be a UFA in 2031
- •Ducks have $10 million in cap space remaining
- •Signing bonus of $3 million included in Mintyukov's deal
- 1:37 AMESPN NHL — Ducks dodge another offer sheet, re-sign Mintyukov...
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Anaheim Ducks re-sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year deal amid Carlsson offer sheet drama
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ducks extend Mintyukov ahead of reported offer sheet
"Restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who has 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three seasons, agreed on Sunday to a five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
"Pavel Mintukov signed a five-year, $7.2 million-per-season deal, with offer sheets reportedly presented to the 22-year-old blue liner. Ducks are still weighing NHL-record offer sheet to star Leo Carlsson
"The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
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External links- ESPN NHLJul 6, 2026, 1:37 AMDucks dodge another offer sheet, re-sign Mintyukov...
Restricted free agent defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who has 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three seasons, agreed on Sunday to a five-year contract extension worth $36 million with the Anaheim Ducks, a source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 1:25 AMAnaheim Ducks re-sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year deal amid Carlsson offer sheet drama
The promising Russian blueliner was a restricted free agent this summer after recording 17 goals and 52 assists over 204 games in his first three NHL seasons.
- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 11:29 PMDucks extend Mintyukov ahead of reported offer sheet
Pavel Mintukov signed a five-year, $7.2 million-per-season deal, with offer sheets reportedly presented to the 22-year-old blue liner. Ducks are still weighing NHL-record offer sheet to star Leo Carlsson
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