Carlsson’s $90M Deal Explained | Anaheim Ducks News

Leo Carlsson, the young Anaheim Ducks center, just signed a five-year, $90 million deal—making him the NHL’s highest-paid player by average salary, despite playing only a handful of games. The Flyers initially offered him $18 million annually, but the Ducks matched it to keep him. Behind the scenes, the Ducks had actually offered him an eight-year, $84 million extension before the season started, but Carlsson’s agents held off to gauge the market, especially with rising stars like Connor Bedard. After testing free agency and receiving the massive Flyers offer, Carlsson was reportedly stunned—and his family felt they couldn’t refuse. The Ducks, true to their word, matched it, securing their future star.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/45de54ac577089a8