Overview
- Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Mintyukov would like to be traded if he is not going to play.
- The 2022 first-round pick was recently a healthy scratch multiple times and has three assists in 19 games this season with reduced minutes.
- The Fourth Period reported multiple inquiries into his availability, with Heavy linking the Maple Leafs and noting other teams tracking the situation.
- The Hockey News highlighted Detroit, Philadelphia and Winnipeg as plausible fits based on roster needs, characterizing the discussion as potential landing spots.
- The Hockey Writers noted on Nov. 25 that he returned to the lineup against the Golden Knights after three scratches, and coverage indicates no trade is imminent.