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Projecting Cutter Gauthier’s next contract after Ducks match Leo Carlsson offer sheet

The Anaheim Ducks were at the center of one of the offseason’s most fascinating sagas. The Philadelphia Flyers signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet, which the Ducks matched.

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Next move Ducks must make after matching Leo Carlsson offer sheet

The Anaheim Ducks had two major restricted free agents to sign this summer. Leo Carlsson was an MVP candidate early in the season and has a bright future ahead of him.

Pat Verbeek News / Ball Exclusives / July 10

Pat Verbeek’s stubborn management has the Ducks in trouble

In the span of a month, the Anaheim Ducks have fallen from grace in the eyes of the hockey world. After an impressive playoff run showcasing their abundance of young talent, the Ducks have had arguably the worst offseason in the NHL.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Brady, Matthew Tkachuk drop eye-opening claim about Ducks’ Leo Carlsson

Now that the Anaheim Ducks have officially matched Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet — making him the highest-paid player in NHL history by average annual value — it’s up to the Swedish star to live up to his $18 million per year billing.

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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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Alex Dostie News / Inside The Rink / July 10

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Sign Alex Dostie

The South Carolina Stingrays continued reshaping their roster for the 2026-27 season by signing veteran forward Alex Dostie. The 29-year-old returns to North America after spending the last five seasons playing professionally in Europe, bringing nearly a decade of professional experience to South Carolina.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Anaheim Ducks News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10

Leo Carlsson becomes NHL’s highest-paid player after Ducks match Flyers’ offer

The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ record-setting five-year, $90 million offer sheet for restricted free agent center Leo Carlsson, securing the 21-year-old star on a contract that makes him the NHL’s highest-paid player with an $18 million average annual value.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

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.

Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / July 9

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

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.

Carlsson speaks out in wake of Ducks' offer sheet decision

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