Ducks Match Carlsson's Offer Sheet & The Ripple Effect with Jason Bukala

Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi kick off hour two reacting to the Anaheim Ducks’ decision to match Leo Carlsson’s $90-million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers. The duo digs into their level of surprise with the outcome, how Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek ended up in this position, and what this means for other high-profile restricted free agents like Adam Fantilli and Connor Bedard. Brent and Daniele also touch on the Toronto Maple Leafs' continued reshaping of the front office, highlighted by Hayley Wickenheiser and Mark Leach’s exit. Then, Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala (27:18) joins the conversation to provide his point of view on Carlsson becoming the highest paid player in the NHL. Together, they parse through the impact the contract will have on future deals from both player and team perspectives. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.