Ducks match offer sheet, sign Carlsson to $18M AAV
Key Questions
What contract did the Anaheim Ducks sign with Leo Carlsson?
The Ducks matched Philadelphia's offer sheet and signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $18M AAV contract, the largest in NHL history.
How does the Carlsson signing impact the Ducks' salary cap?
It resolves the offer sheet saga but creates a severe cap crunch for the team.
What effect will this have on other Ducks contract negotiations?
The signing complicates Cutter Gauthier's upcoming contract negotiations due to the tight cap situation.
Anaheim matched Philadelphia's offer sheet and signed Leo Carlsson to a five-year, $18 million AAV contract. The contract continues to shape the Ducks' cap planning and the unresolved Gauthier negotiations, with no newer transaction reported.
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Updated Sep 15, 2026