Ducks Match Flyers' Record Offer for Carlsson | Anaheim Ducks News

Leo Carlsson’s blockbuster free agency saga with the Anaheim Ducks reached a wild climax when the Flyers threw down a five-year, $18M/year offer sheet — the richest in NHL history — which the Ducks matched after a tense six-day standoff. General Manager Pat Verbeek admitted he’d made fair offers earlier but felt Carlsson’s camp was deliberately stalling, prompting ownership to swiftly match. Carlsson’s agent, Matt Keator, backed Verbeek, admitting the Ducks did everything they could to keep Carlsson signed and that the delay was on their end. The Flyers’ deal was front-loaded with $85M in bonuses, leaving Carlsson speechless — but he still chose to stay in Anaheim. Verbeek called it a business decision, with no hard feelings, as the Ducks pulled off a last-minute save to keep their star.

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