Follow me on Twitter: @BenShelley_20
Follow HockeyBuzz Ducks on Twitter: @HB_Ducks


The Anaheim Ducks made two picks in the first round of this year’s NHL Draft today, selecting defenseman Pavel Mintyukov with the 10th overall pick and Nathan Gaucher with the 22nd overall pick.

With the 10th overall pick, we select defenseman Pavel Mintyukov. Welcome to the Ducks, Pavel! #DucksDraft | @Honda pic.twitter.com/GP7u8T0HXF

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 8, 2022

Mintyukov will be turning 19 years old this year and had 62 points in 67 OHL games with the Saginaw Spirit this season. The numbers were good enough to lead the Spirit in scoring, despite Mintyukov being a defender.

Gaucher was taken with the pick received from the Boston Bruins in the Hampus Lindholm trade.

Center Nathan Gaucher is our selection with pick #22 in the first round. Welcome to the organization, Nathan! pic.twitter.com/Kq7apgnvLA

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 8, 2022

The forward will also be 19 years old this year and had 31 goals and 57 points in 66 games with the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts. Size is also an asset for Gaucher, who stands at 6-foot-3 and weigh 207 pounds.


QuizMaker

Join the Discussion: » 12 Comments » Post New Comment

» Cutter Gauthier signs ELC, expected to make debut in Ducks’ season finale

» 5 positives from the Ducks’ disappointing season

» Ducks trade Jacob Perreault to Canadiens, acquire Jan Mysak

» Ducks trade Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick to Oilers

» Ducks send Ilya Lyubushkin to Maple Leafs in three-team trade