The Anaheim Ducks matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ five-year, $90 million offer sheet for 21-year-old Leo Carlsson, ensuring he remains with the team. Carlsson, now the NHL’s highest-paid player with an $18 million average annual value, expressed his desire to stay in Anaheim. While the Ducks benefit from retaining Carlsson, they face salary cap challenges, particularly in signing forward Cutter Gauthier. The Flyers, despite a bold attempt to acquire a top center, ended up empty-handed and missed out on other opportunities.
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