Pavel Mintyukov unhappy with missing game
Elliot Friedman of Sportsnet: Rumor has it that if Anaheim Ducks guard Pavel Mintyukov isn’t going to play more games — after having a good (three) straight games — he wants to be traded. On the left, Jackson Lacombe and Owen Zellweger have passed him, while Ian Moore has been given more time. General manager Pat Verbeek won’t be in a rush to trade the 2022 No. 10 overall pick.
Transmission serial number: Chris Johnston noted that Pavel Mintyukov isn’t happy with his playing time, but we’re not saying he’s going to be traded just yet, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
“The good thing about a rebuild is you get all these prospects, but there are just too many. In Mintyukov’s case, the Ducks won a couple games this week and he was scratched; he’s not happy about that because we don’t expect any players to be happy. But there are conversations between the Ducks front office and his agent, Dan Milstein, about whether that continues. I think he’d rather go somewhere else where he can play.”
After two back-to-back healthy scratches, sources say Pavel Mintyukov wants to be moved if he doesn’t play. @FriedgeHNIC. It can be said that Pavel Mintyukov has struggled this year, but he is still only 21 years old and has great offensive potential. pic.twitter.com/jWR25rhuve
— Rono (@RonoAnalyst) November 20, 2025
NHL Rumors: All the Chatter but No Moves
Some quick hits from around the league
Elliot Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been searching for a top-six winger since the offseason. They do not trade futures, including Easton Cowan. They’ll listen to anyone not named Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Matthew Ness or John Tavares.
Back in the 2024 free agency period, the Boston Bruins outbid the Maple Leafs for guard Nikita Zadorov by $500,000.
There has been speculation that Alexander Texil and the St. Louis Blues may mutually terminate their contracts. He earned $2.1 million and has played in just one game since Oct. 28. Would the Montreal Canadiens be interested?
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers woes continue, areas of need expanding
The Calgary Flames got the call, but not many serious ones. They will be very patient. The Nashville Predators are getting more and more calls. The Minnesota Wild are looking for a defenseman with some upside. The Vancouver Canucks are looking for a center. The Washington Capitals are looking for speed. The Ottawa Senators are looking to make big changes.
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