Defenseman Pavel Mintyukov, who went 10th in 2022, has been headed in the opposite direction. Mintyukov was spotted leaving the arena in something of a rush after Wednesday’s win over the Boston Bruins and on Thursday it was revealed on the “32 Thoughts” podcast that the Russian rearguard had requested a trade.

The Stephen Curry sneaker tour continued on Friday night with another awesome pair when he rolled up for the Golden State Warriors game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers. This time it was some super rare Jordans.

After playing the first 18 games of the season, the 21-year-old Russian blue liner has been a healthy scratch the last two games in favor of rising 23-year-old Ian Moore. It is the second time in two seasons with two different coaching staffs that Mintyukov has been pushed to the bubble.

Jeffrey Viel is in the lineup for the first time since Saturday in Montreal. The 28-year-old forward is projected to be on the fourth line with Sean Kuraly and Mikey Eyssimont. Viel is looking for his first point as a Bruin; he had 37 points (13 goals, 24 assists) through 68 games in the AHL with Providence last year.

The Boston Bruins (12-9-0) face the Anaheim Ducks (12-6-1) Wednesday. Puck drop from Honda Center in Anaheim, California, is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Bruins vs. Ducks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team will look to defend its Players Era Festival title in this year's tournament in Las Vegas. How can Oregon fans watch the Ducks in this year's Players Era Festival that is set to run from Nov.

Morgan Geekie scored two goals, Michael Eyssimont also scored, Hampus Lindholm had two assists, and Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves for the Bruins (12-10-0), who have lost three of four following a seven-game winning streak.

After going overlooked by Power 4 programs primarily due to his height, Thomas has worked his way from walk-on to backup quarterback for the No. 7 Oregon Ducks, who host No. 15 USC on Saturday. Thomas’ ascension within a program that has started 10 future NFL quarterbacks over the last 25 years has shocked many, but not those who know him best.