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Leo Carlsson Admits the Truth About Leaving the Ducks in Doubt

Leo Carlsson Admits the Truth About Leaving the Ducks in Doubt

Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet situation with Philadelphia is one of those things that sounds simple on the surface. Who wouldn’t take $18 million? But the more you hear how he describes it, the more it becomes a mix of emotion and business.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Ducks' Leo Carlsson on offer sheet: 'I really wanted them to match'

Ducks' Leo Carlsson on offer sheet: 'I really wanted them to match'

While the drama is over in Orange County (for now), one of the Anaheim Ducks young studs states he received what he wanted all along.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Leo Carlsson News / Field Level Media / July 9
Ducks match offer sheet, make Leo Carlsson highest-paid player

Ducks match offer sheet, make Leo Carlsson highest-paid player

The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet tendered to Leo Carlsson on Thursday, with the plan to sign the forward to a five-year, $90 million contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 9
Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

Coming off a successful 2025-26 season that saw the Ducks win a playoff series, Anaheim was forced to make a decision that would alter the course of the franchise one way or another. 

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Leo Carlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9
The Carlsson Offer Sheet Failed: Insider on What the Flyers Actually Do Next

The Carlsson Offer Sheet Failed: Insider on What the Flyers Actually Do Next

Now that the Anaheim Ducks have matched Philadelphia’s record offer sheet for Leo Carlsson, the natural assumption is that the Flyers simply pivot to another offer-sheet target.

Leo Carlsson News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Ducks Match Offer Sheet; Retain Leo Carlsson

Ducks Match Offer Sheet; Retain Leo Carlsson

The Anaheim Ducks announced on Thursday morning that they have matched the offer sheet to Leo Carlsson. He will remain a Duck through the 2030-31 season on a five-year contract worth $18 million a season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
NHL Rumors: Ducks Match on Carlsson, Larkin Expands List, Hischier a Hero

NHL Rumors: Ducks Match on Carlsson, Larkin Expands List, Hischier a Hero

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Anaheim Ducks make a franchise-defining decision on Leo Carlsson, Dylan Larkin’s trade situation takes a small but notable turn, and New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is making headlines for something far bigger than hockey.

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Leo Carlsson News / Daily Faceoff / July 9
Ducks match Flyers’ offer sheet to retain Leo Carlsson

Ducks match Flyers’ offer sheet to retain Leo Carlsson

The Anaheim Ducks have officially matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, signing him to a five-year deal with an annual average value of $18 million.

Leo Carlsson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9
Ducks Match Record-Setting Offer Sheet, Keep Leo Carlsson

Ducks Match Record-Setting Offer Sheet, Keep Leo Carlsson

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ five-year, $90 million offer sheet for restricted free agent center Leo Carlsson, retaining their 21-year-old franchise player ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Leo Carlsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Ducks Match Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

Ducks Match Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Anaheim Ducks have matched Leo Carlsson‘s offer sheet. The team later confirmed the report with an announcement. In light of the 5 year, $18MM AAV contract that the Philadelphia Flyers offered to the 21-year-old Swedish center.

A.J. Greer News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Get to Know Ducks’ New Forward AJ Greer

Get to Know Ducks’ New Forward AJ Greer

As part of the Anaheim Ducks’ opening moves at the start of the free agency period, they signed forward AJ Greer to a four-year contract worth $4.25 million average annual value (AAV).

Anaheim Ducks News / Stadium Rant / July 8
Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet Could Reshape NHL Free Agency

Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet Could Reshape NHL Free Agency

The NHL salary landscape changed dramatically after Leo Carlsson signed a record-setting offer sheet that made him the league’s highest-paid player entering the 2026-27 season.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8
Leo Carlsson offer sheet drama seen as ‘fireable offense’ for Ducks’ Pat Verbeek

Leo Carlsson offer sheet drama seen as ‘fireable offense’ for Ducks’ Pat Verbeek

The Anaheim Ducks could be put in a tough situation as Leo Carlsson signed an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers for five years, $18 million annually.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
Winners and Losers From Flyers’ Offer Sheet of Ducks’ Leo Carlsson

Winners and Losers From Flyers’ Offer Sheet of Ducks’ Leo Carlsson

Remember how crazy it was last fall when the Minnesota Wild signed Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year, $136 million extension that made him the NHL’s highest-paid player by $3 million?

Tyson Hinds News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7
Ducks Sign Tyson Hinds To Two-Year Deal

Ducks Sign Tyson Hinds To Two-Year Deal

Although it’s no longer top of mind due to other circumstances, it was always going to be crucial for the Anaheim Ducks to address their defensive depth for the 2026-27 season.

Tyson Hinds News / Daily Faceoff / July 7
Ducks sign Tyson Hinds to two-year contract

Ducks sign Tyson Hinds to two-year contract

The Anaheim Ducks have agreed to terms with one of their restricted free agents. On Tuesday, the Ducks signed defenseman Tyson Hinds to a two-year contract extension.

Pavel Mintyukov News / Field Level Media / July 6
Ducks sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year, $36M extension

Ducks sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year, $36M extension

The Anaheim Ducks announced a five-year extension Sunday with defenseman Pavel Mintyukov. Terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple outlets put the total value at $36 million, or $7.2 million per season.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Rumors / July 6
The Anaheim Ducks' Potential Cap Crunch Was Avoidable

The Anaheim Ducks' Potential Cap Crunch Was Avoidable

Anaheim Ducks General Manager Pat Verbeek had everything all laid out nice and neat with his salary cap structure. He was going to lock up his core to reasonable contracts, similar to what the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes had done.

Frank Vatrano News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5
Ducks’ Frank Vatrano Emerging As Trade Candidate

Ducks’ Frank Vatrano Emerging As Trade Candidate

With the Anaheim Ducks off-season taking a sudden and unexpected turn, Frank Vatrano could be next impacted in the wake of recent news. According to The Fourth Period’s Summer Trade Watch List 3.0, he may be the “odd man out”.

John Carlson News / Yardbarker / June 27
Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring Carlson's rights

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring John Carlson's free-agent rights

The Carolina Hurricanes already have the NHL's best team and they are trying to make it even better for the 2026-27 season.

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