As blockbuster trades and massive contracts reshape Anaheim’s roster, rising young players like Nikita Nesterenko and Sam Colangelo must now translate minor-league production into full-time NHL success.

The Ducks locked up their young defenseman, but the threat behind it tells a bigger story.

The NHL’s offseason has become as much about public battles as contract negotiations, with offer sheets reshaping conversations across the league. As executives race to protect young talent, every rumor carries important weight and can immediately become a headline.

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.

The Flyers officially have the Ducks in a chokehold.

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 22-year-old defenseman was a pending RFA.

The Ducks have signed Pavel Mintyukov to a new contract, avoiding the offer sheet that was reportedly looming

The Ducks may lose Leo Carlsson to an offer sheet, and now could have a decision to make on Pavel Mintyukov.