Greg Cronin fired as coach of Anaheim Ducks after 2 seasons
Greg Cronin has been fired as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasonsAPRIL 19
PAVEL MINTYUKOV
5 G •
14 A •
1.01 S/G
5 G
14 A
1.01 S/G
Offers assist Mintyukov logged an assist in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.
Impact Mintyukov has chipped in with three helpers over his last five contests, and he's gone plus-4 in that span. The 21-year-old defenseman is still seeing some of the lowest ice-time totals on the Ducks' blue line, but he's been able to stay in the lineup regularly since late February. He's at 18 points, 66 shots on net, 81 blocked shots, 74 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 60 outings this season.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Mintyukov (illness) is expected to play versus the Bruins on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Mintyukov missed Tuesday's practice, but it looks like he won't lose any game time. The 21-year-old will be in the lineup on the third pairing, leaving Oliver Kylington as a healthy scratch. Mintyukov has two assists over his last three outings.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Battling illness Mintyukov missed Tuesday's practice due to an illness, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
Impact Mintyukov is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston as a result. If he doesn't play, Oliver Kylington will probably draw into the lineup. Mintyukov has five goals, 17 points, 73 hits and 80 blocks in 58 appearances in 2024-25.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
One of each in loss Mintyukov scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals.
Impact Mintyukov earned his second multi-point effort of the campaign, the other one coming back on Oct. 16 versus Utah when he scored twice. More recently, Mintyukov has four points and a minus-2 rating over his last eight contests while filling a third-pairing role. The 21-year-old blueliner is up to five goals, one more than he had last year, and a total of 15 points over 52 appearances. He's also racked up 56 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 62 hits and a minus-8 rating.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
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Lends assist Sunday Mintyukov notched an assist, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Impact The Ducks' dealings at the deadline have opened up room in the lineup for both Mintyukov and Olen Zellweger, as Brian Dumoulin was shipped to New Jersey and Oliver Kylington was brought in from the Islanders. If Mintyukov is able to get stable playing time down the stretch, it should help him end the season strong. The defenseman has two helpers over his last seven contests and is at 13 points, 54 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 62 hits and a minus-10 rating over 51 appearances this season. However, if his play slips, Mintyukov could still find himself in the press box on occasion, especially if the Ducks want to see what Kylington brings to the table.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Helps out on power play Mintyukov notched a power-play assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Sabres.
Impact Mintyukov has played in just two of the Ducks' six games in February so far. He was a regular in the lineup in January, but the Ducks have rotated their young defensemen at times, with Mintyukov, Olen Zellweger and Drew Helleson all at risk of trips to the press box. For the season, Mintyukov has gone through a sophomore slump, producing 12 points, 50 shots on net, 69 blocked shots, 49 hits and a minus-8 rating through 45 appearances, though he sees power-play time when he plays.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring in win Mintyukov scored a goal, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Predators.
Impact Mintyukov has three points over his last 10 outings. The 21-year-old defenseman hasn't been scratched in that time, but it's not safe to assume he could lose time to Olen Zellweger at some point later in the campaign. Mintyukov is at four goals, seven assists, 49 shots on net, 48 hits, 63 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 41 appearances.
JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Snags assist in shootout loss Mintyukov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Lightning.
Impact Mintyukov helped out on Robby Fabbri's game-tying goal in the third period. Mintyukov is one of the Ducks' blueliners that's cycled in and out of the lineup, along with Olen Zellweger and Drew Helleson. For the season, Mintyukov has 10 points, 44 shots on net, 58 blocked shots, 41 hits and a minus-5 rating over 37 appearances. When he's in the lineup, he often sees power-play time, though he has just two power-play points so far.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Earns power-play helper Mintyukov notched a power-play assist, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames.
Impact Mintyukov was scratched for the previous two games, but he replaced Olen Zellweger in the lineup Tuesday. The two young blueliners appear to be competing for one spot in the lineup, though it's likely neither one will be sitting out for long, as they both need playing time for their development. Mintyukov has three helpers over his last outings and is up to nine points, 38 shots on net, 50 blocked shots, 34 hits and a minus-4 rating through 32 contests. While he can put up decent offense, the playing-time situation is less-than-ideal, making Mintyukov a risky option for most fantasy managers.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Gets on scoresheet with assist Mintyukov registered an assist in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Impact Mintyukov ended a six-game slump when he banked a shot in off Alex Killorn in the third period. The helper was Mintyukov's seventh point through 27 contests this season. The 21-year-old defenseman has added 35 shots on net, 26 hits, 42 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. Mintyukov is holding down a bottom-four role currently, though it's possible he's occasionally scratched if head coach Greg Cronin thinks the young blueliner would benefit from watching rather than playing.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Records helper Mintyukov notched an assist, two hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
Impact Mintyukov has been solid lately with four points, 10 shots on net, eight hits and 15 blocked shots over his last seven contests. The 21-year-old defenseman has held down a steady top-four role this season, and he's been on the second power-play unit more recently. Mintyukov has six points, 26 shots on goal, 35 blocked shots, 16 hits and a minus-4 rating over 20 appearances.
NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies in Tuesday's win Mintyukov scored a goal on three shots, added two hits, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Mintyukov has broken free of his early slump, recording three points over his last four games. The 20-year-old defenseman is up to three goals -- one shy of his total from last season -- and five points through 17 outings. He's added 23 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 11 hits and a minus-4 rating. The Ducks' lack of offense is a concern, but Mintyukov can be a multi-category contributor (points, blocks, shots on net) in deeper formats if he can sustain his recent performance.
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Posts assist in win Mintyukov recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Stars.
Impact Mintyukov has two helpers over his last three contests. He's turning things around after a 10-game slump, though it helps that he's in a larger role while Cam Fowler (upper body) is sidelined. Mintyukov has four points, 20 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating over 16 outings.
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up helper in loss Mintyukov recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact This was Mintyukov's first point since his two-goal game Oct. 16 versus Utah. The 20-year-old defenseman has been a regular in the Ducks' lineup, but the team's scoring struggles have hampered his scoring. In addition to three points, Mintyukov has 19 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, eight hits and a minus-4 rating over 14 appearances in a top-four role. He has some upside after putting up 28 points as a rookie last season, but with his physicality down, his overall profile isn't all that encouraging.
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Mintyukov (illness) participated in Monday's practice, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Mintyukov should be available to play Tuesday against San Jose after missing Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. He has compiled two goals, three shots on net, six blocked shots and three hits in four appearances this campaign. With Mintyukov likely to play, Olen Zellweger might be a healthy scratch against the Sharks.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Missing Sunday's game Mintyukov will miss Sunday's contest versus Los Angeles due to an illness.
Impact Mintyukov will be replaced in the lineup by Jackson LaCombe. Expect an update to come on Mintyukov's status ahead of Tuesday's game against San Jose.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice in overtime win Mintyukov scored two goals and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.
Impact Mintyukov had the Ducks' last two goals in regulation. Those tallies were his first points and also accounted for his first two shots of the year. He's added three hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while playing big minutes despite being listed in a bottom-four role. Mintyukov should continue to be a factor on the power play, which gives him upside on a Ducks team that has won two of its first three games.
OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good to play Wednesday Mintyukov (lower body) will draw into the lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Utah, per Eric Stephens of The Athletic.
Impact Mintyukov had four goals, 28 points, 85 hits and 65 blocks in 63 contests with the Ducks in 2023-24. He's projected to open the upcoming campaign in a top-four role, but he might not see time with the man advantage.
OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Missing preseason opener Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday in a preseason game versus the Sharks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Mintyukov is a virtual lock for the Opening Night roster, as long as he's healthy. That means he'll likely be brought along cautiously in the preseason. His next chance to play is Thursday's home preseason game versus the Sharks.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Missing preseason opener Mintyukov (lower body) won't play Tuesday in a preseason game versus the Sharks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Mintyukov is a virtual lock for the Opening Night roster, as long as he's healthy. That means he'll likely be brought along cautiously in the preseason. His next chance to play is Thursday's home preseason game versus the Sharks.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for start of camp Mintyukov is dealing with a lower-body injury and is day-to-day to begin training camp.
Impact Mintyukov ended 2023-24 with a bone bruise, though it's unclear if the injury keeping him out early in camp is the same one. The 20-year-old defenseman produced 28 points in 63 games as a rookie last year and should be in contention for a top-four role this season. It's unclear at this time if he'll be ready to go when the Ducks begin their preseason slate Tuesday against the Sharks.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ends year with bone bruise Mintyukov's lower-body injury is a bone bruise that kept him out of the last eight contests of 2023-24, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Impact Mintyukov sustained the injury on a Jakob Silfverberg shot in a game versus the Oilers on March 30. Mintyukov is expected to be recovered in time for the 2024-25 campaign.
APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season on shelf Mintyukov (lower body) won't play in the Ducks' season finale versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.
Impact The lower-body injury ended Mintyukov's season early, as the rookie defenseman missed the final eight games. He had 28 points, 85 hits, 65 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 63 appearances. Mintyukov should be in line for a top-four role in 2024-25, assuming he recovers from the injury in the offseason.
APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
