Ducks match Carlsson 5-year, $90 million offer sheet from Flyers
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Key Points:
- Leo Carlsson will remain with the Anaheim Ducks after they matched a five-year, $90 million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers, making it the richest average annual value contract in NHL history at $18 million per year.
- Carlsson, 21, expressed his desire to stay in Anaheim, stating the contract offer was too good to refuse and emphasizing his commitment to the Ducks.
- Ducks GM Pat Verbeek highlighted Carlsson as a franchise player and praised his character and talent, confirming the team's intention to retain him.
- Carlsson set career highs last season with 29 goals, 38 assists, and 67 points, and has accumulated 141 points over 201 NHL games since being drafted second overall in 2023.
- The Ducks avoided losing Carlsson to Philadelphia, which would have resulted in the Flyers giving up four first-round draft picks as compensation.
