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Ducks’ Leo Carlsson drops ‘simple’ explanation on signing $90 million offer sheet with Flyers

The Anaheim Ducks matched the record-breaking offer sheet that was extended to forward Leo Carlsson from the Philadelphia Flyers. The offer sheet was for five years and $90 million, carrying an $18 million salary cap hit – the highest for any player in NHL history.

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

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. When speaking to the media on Thursday, Ducks forward Leo Carlsson admitted that he is happy that the team matched the offer sheet he received, and eventually signed, from the Philadelphia Flyers.

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.

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Ducks make massive Leo Carlsson decision

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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

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

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

Anaheim Ducks News / NHL Trade Talk / July 7

Pat Verbeek has lost control of the Anaheim Ducks

A week into the Leo Carlsson offer sheet saga, the story has evolved well past a simple “can Anaheim afford to match” question. According to Flyers reporter Bill Meltzer, that framing misses the point entirely.

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